Dietary Manager
About The Position
Tiburon Hills Care Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietary Manager to oversee its Dietary Services Department in a skilled nursing environment. The role leads a team responsible for delivering safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations and supporting resident health and satisfaction. The Dietary Manager oversees department operations and staff, ensures meals meet physician orders and residents’ individual needs, maintains food-service quality and regulatory compliance, and manages departmental budgets, purchasing, and inventory. The role also collaborates with residents and interdisciplinary care teams to support a positive dining experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager program meeting state and federal requirements.
- Strong knowledge of food service operations, dietary regulations, and sanitation standards.
- Leadership experience with staff supervision, scheduling, and training.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of dietary management experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Post-Acute Care, or Long-Term Care setting.
- Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential.
- Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee daily operations of the Dietary Department.
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
- Foster a positive, team-focused culture centered on resident satisfaction.
- Conduct staff meetings, training programs, and ongoing education.
- Ensure meals meet physician orders, therapeutic diets, and individual resident needs.
- Assess residents’ food preferences, allergies, and nutritional concerns.
- Complete nutritional documentation and monthly dietary notes.
- Visit residents regularly to promote satisfaction and address dietary needs.
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, activities, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, portion control, and customer service.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal dietary regulations.
- Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, infection control, and storage practices.
- Process diet orders and maintain accurate diet records and resident information.
- Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
- Manage departmental budgets and cost controls.
- Order food, supplies, and equipment while maintaining inventory levels.
- Assist with holiday meals, special events, and resident celebrations.
- Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
