Dietary Manager Interim*

This is an interim position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the dietary department functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and/or Dietician.


The Dietary Manager will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing, hiring, scheduling and training dietary staff
• Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department
• Partnering with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs
• Participating in all facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted
• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation
• Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
• Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks
• Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable
• Coordinating food service with other departments
• Checking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory compliance
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Ensuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals provided
• Attending meetings and serving on committees as needed
• Providing reports for dietary programs when requested
• Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 1 year managerial experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital preferred
• Must have received training in food management
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures
• Must be able to communicate efficiently
• Must be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.

Working Conditions

• Work environment may be warm
• May encounter frequent interruptions
• May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus

INDVAL

6/12/2026