Assistant Dietary Manager

Avon Health and Rehabilitation•Avon, IN

14h

About The Position

Overview 🍽️ Now Hiring: Dietary Director Assistant You Belong Here! Are you organized, clinically minded, and passionate about resident care? Join our team at Avon Health and Rehabilitation as a Dietary Director Assistant and play a key role in supporting the nutritional health and well-being of our residents. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in documentation, compliance, and clinical support while working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams. What You’ll Enjoy as Part of Our Team ✨ Competitive starting wage✨ $1,000 New Employee Referral Program✨ Paid Life Insurance✨ 401(k) opportunities after your first year✨ DailyPay – Work today, get paid today!✨ Monthly celebrations and recognition events✨ Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance✨ $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year✨ Quarterly Education Bonus Program What We’re Looking For Experience in long-term care or dietary services preferred Knowledge of MDS and care planning processes Strong documentation and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Commitment to resident-centered care

Requirements

Have an understanding of dietary procedures and practices.
Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as: The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
Must be able to read recipes and menus
Have organized, neat work habits.
Have a genuine interest in geriatric work and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility.
Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or dietary services preferred
Knowledge of MDS and care planning processes
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Commitment to resident-centered care

Responsibilities

Assisting with the oversight and management of the dietary process within the facility through accurate clinical documentation. This includes: Documenting resident nutrition goals and approaches;
Utilizing services of the Consultant Dietitian for development of the menus, therapeutic modification, recipes, resident assessments and residents at nutritional risk;
Interacting with residents concerning their diet orders;
Entering admission notes in medical chart (within 48 hours) documenting diet order and facility’s ability to meet the order as well as preferences;
Beginning admission assessment;
Collaborating with Consultant RD to identify resident problems, set goals and address MDS requirements;
Attending Care Plan meetings and Nutrition At Risk meetings;
Following up on the implementation of recommendations from the Consultant RD;
Assuring that State/Federal regulations are met;
Preparation/serving of residents’ daily meals and maintaining kitchen area when time permits. This includes: Preparing quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus;
Suggesting menu changes and alternate items to utilize leftovers and other supplies;
Tasting and smelling food to determine quality and palatability;
Ensuring proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes;
Maintaining and recording assigned temperatures daily;
Directing and supervising Dietary Aides as appropriate;
Having food ready at the specified time and beginning meal service on time;
Following temperature regulations in preparing, serving and storing foods;
Using and cleaning institutional equipment;
Ensuring supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary;
Being involved in tray set up and delivery of meals;
Attending and participating in in-service educational classes, department meetings and all staff in-services;
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times; &
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator or as advised by the Consultant Dietitian.