Dietary Manager

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Oversees the budget and purchasing of food and supplies, and food preparation, services, and storage. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment. Overseeing safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents’ needs, preferences, and care plan. Monitors regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.

Requirements

Certification as a dietary manager (Must become certified within nine (9) months of enrollment)
Certification as a food service manager. (Must become certified within nine (9) months of enrollment)
Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.
Has 2 or more years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services in a nursing facility setting and has completed a course of study in food safety and management, by no later than October 1, 2023, that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
Must also meet State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers.
Two years’ experience in foodservice management.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
Basic computer skills.
Mathematical and numerical skills.
Organizational skills.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or higher degree of education in food service management or in hospitality is preferred
Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, coaches, evaluates, rewards, disciplines, and when necessary, terminates employees working in the Food and Nutrition Services department.
Develops work schedules to ensure adequate staff to cover each shift.
Monitor budgets for cost-effectiveness and manage any revenue generating services.
Uses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment records to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment.
Follows standards and procedures for preparing food.
Participates in menu planning including responding to resident preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and industry trends.
Inspects meals and ensures that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met.
Ensures that foods are prepared according to production schedules, menus, and standardized recipes.
Manages the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings.
Ensures safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food.
Protects food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation.
Prepares cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety.
Ensures proper sanitation and safety practices of staff.
Processes new diet orders and diet changes.
Keeps diet cards updated.
Completes the assigned MDS section according to required timeline.
Determines resident diet needs and develops appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with registered dietician and in compliance with physician’s orders.
Reviews plan of care related to nutritional status.
Documents concerns that can be resolved, improved, or addressed to improve the resident’s nutritional status and eating function.
Reviews, revises, and implements, in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team the resident’s nutritional assessment and plan of care.
Supports Registered Dietitian duties as needed.
Assists on the food line as dietary aide or cook as needed.
Assists with dishwashing and sanitation as needed.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency.