DIETARY MANAGER

Westside Terrace Healthcare • Dothan, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the dietary services within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role involves planning and implementing nutrition programs, managing kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with dietary regulations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet the nutritional needs of residents.

Requirements

• Serve Safe certification is required.
• Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years experience in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in a dietary management role, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and food safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with dietary software and technology for menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop nutritionally balanced menus that meet the dietary needs of residents.
• Implement and manage therapeutic diets as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate with suppliers to procure high-quality food and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and reorder supplies as needed.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, dietary aides, and other related personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff.
• Develop and manage the dietary services budget.
• Monitor expenses, analyze cost variances, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising food quality.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to dietary services in healthcare facilities.
• Maintain records and documentation required for regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to assess the nutritional needs of residents.
• Provide nutritional consultation to residents and their families as needed.
• Implement quality assurance programs to monitor food quality, service delivery, and resident satisfaction.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Provide dietary counseling and support for residents with specific nutritional needs.
• Adapt menus and food preparation techniques to accommodate residents with special dietary requirements or restrictions.
• Address individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED