Dietary Manager

Position: Dietary Manager Location: Redmond Heights Senior Living, minutes off the I-405 and 520. Job type: Full time. Responsibilities Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities. Coordinate dietary services and activities with other departments such as Nursing, Housekeeping, and Social Services. Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, and related areas for upkeep and supply control. Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies. Assist in developing a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator. Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services. Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct dietary deficiencies. Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan. Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history. Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served and record likes and dislikes. Maintain records of the resident's food likes and dislikes. Ensure charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response. Ensure menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's prescribed diet plan. Review diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders. Ensure residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime. Ensure new dietary staff are properly oriented and trained. Develop dietary staff work assignments and schedules. Prepare and plan the Dietary Department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval. Ensure all Dietary staff complete required compliance training and processes. Perform other duties as may be needed or assigned. Qualifications High school or GED required. CDM preferred. Benefits 401(k) Paid sick time off Paid holidays (6) Physical setting: Assisted Living Schedule 8 hour shift. Pay Range $31,000 - $34,000 per year (based on experience). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and work record, and no discrimination is made on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex or pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ensign Services