Certified Dietary Manager - Healthcare Nursing Center

POSITION SUMMARY   

The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the dietary department functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and/or Dietician. 

The Dietary Manager will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

        Managing, hiring, scheduling and training dietary staff

        Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department

        Partnering with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs

        Participating in all facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted

        Reviewing menus prior to food preparation

        Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident

        Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks

        Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable

        Coordinating food service with other departments

        Checking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory compliance

        Following safety regulations and precautions at all times

        Ensuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals provided

        Attending meetings and serving on committees as needed

        Providing reports for dietary programs when requested

        Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility

        Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

 Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS  

Education / Licensure  

        High school diploma or GED

        Completion of accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association

Qualifications / Experience   

        Minimum of 1 year managerial experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital

        Must have received training in food management 

        Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

        Must be able to communicate efficiently

        Must be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.

Working Conditions  

        Work environment may be warm

        May encounter frequent interruptions

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

        Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.)

        May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

        Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,

        and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

        Ability to read fine print on labels and menus