Dietary Manager

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department, including planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. The role may provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques and must integrate company values into daily practice. Working with the interdisciplinary team, the patient’s family, and the Dietitian, the Dietary Manager assists with ongoing assessment of patients’ nutrition status. The manager directs departmental functions, supports timely and efficient meal production and service, oversees menu development and compliance, and ensures adherence to applicable policies, procedures, state and federal guidelines, and safety standards. The role also manages inventory and purchasing, monitors food quality and infection prevention, and routinely inspects dietary areas and practices for regulatory compliance. Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies may be required. The position includes completing assigned training and other duties that support organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Two years of direct dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility.
Current state certification in Dietary Management is required in Kansas and Texas.
Demonstrated ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when assessing nutrition status.
Proficiency with general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, infection prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend significantly, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear overhead pages.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Current state certification in Dietary Management is preferred in states other than Kansas and Texas.

Responsibilities

Assist with ongoing assessment of patient nutrition status in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients’ families, and the Dietitian.
Participate in establishing food production and service procedures so meals are prepared on time and served efficiently in accordance with state regulations.
Ensure menus are developed, served, and filled according to established policies and procedures.
Direct the functions of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Develop and use comprehensive inventory control procedures.
Purchase food, supplies, and equipment as needed and maintain adequate stock levels.
Monitor quality and infection prevention related to patient nutrition care in accordance with the Food Code Book and established critical control points.
Routinely inspect dietary areas and practices for compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and implementing precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.
May work during inclement weather and staffing emergencies.