Dietary Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• CDM certification or completion of a state-approved course in food services.
• Current Certified Dietary Manager certification in the applicable state, maintained in active good standing throughout employment.
• At least one year of experience in post-acute care food service.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell.
• Ensure menus are served as written and approved by the Registered Dietitian.
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high-quality food on time and at the proper temperature for meals and snacks.
• Ensure patients’ physician-ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks.
• Order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service; review deliveries for quality, proper amounts, and pricing.
• Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff.
• Complete nutrition documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition.
• Assist the Registered Dietitian in collecting nutrition information and other pertinent information.
• Effectively manage and operate within budget.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete required compliance training.