Dietary Manger

Paradigm at Sweeny•Sweeny, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm at Sweeny is a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated, compassionate leader to join the team as Dietary Manager! This role involves managing inventory, adhering to budgets, participating in care planning, overseeing dietary staff, ensuring sanitation and safety standards, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations. The company, Paradigm Healthcare, is founded on the belief of empowering each other to achieve more and provide better care through a fundamental, human approach.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Maintain an active license as a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager, or otherwise is permitted to work in this position pursuant to federal and state law
Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a dietary department at a hospital, a nursing facility, or other medical facility preferred
Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing facilities

Responsibilities

Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor as directed
Work with the team to develop the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission
Document progress report(s) at required intervals as stated in MDS guidelines
Attend skilled care plan/Medicare meetings with members, families, and care team when it involves a special diet or nutritional concern
Place necessary food orders with the cook for patients that have special dietary needs
Participate in menu planning
Oversee dietary staff to ensure that cleaning, cooking, and service is consistent with facility’s policies and procedures
Ensure that food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment are cleaned appropriately
Ensure that food is cooked and served to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
Follow OSHA and safety regulations for food service sanitation, applicable regulations for nursing homes, and the facility’s policies and procedures
Maintain dietary policies and procedures consistent with applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws
Ensure all employees and facility have necessary licensure for dietary, cooking, and food services
Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors