Asst Dietary Manager HCC - G2

Job Description - Asst Dietary Manager HCC - G2 (2607640) Asst Dietary Manager HCC - G2 - 2607640 Description Job Purpose Assists Dietary Manager with planning, organizing, developing and directing the operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager, so that nutritional food services are provided on a daily basis and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Key Responsibilities Interviews, at admission and as needed periodically, patient/family to obtain diet history, assessment, likes and dislikes, etc. Assesses and documents the nutritional needs of each patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan. Reviews regular and therapeutic diets and menus to provide they are served accordingly. Counsels patients regarding dietary likes and dislikes, appetite, food habits and menus. Assesses and documents patient’s cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption. Records freezer and walk‑in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures. Checks stocks as needed. Puts up stock in appropriate manner. Orders food and supplies according to established method. Stores cleaning materials appropriately. Makes menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines. Properly stores leftovers / opened food. Serves nourishment in accordance with procedural guidelines. Makes coffee / teas as requested. Follows procedures for serving partner meals. Operates dish machine and garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, coffee and tea maker. Uses appropriate serving equipment (ladle, spoons, scoops, etc.). Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.). Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed. Minimum Education Required A high school diploma or its equivalent. A graduate of an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association. Minimum Experience Required Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care center, or other related medical center. Have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr PruittHealth