Dietary Manager

Village Healthcare Rehab Come join our team and start making a difference! POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and Dietitian. To assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. As the Dietary Supervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The position may be classified as salaried exempt and is justified by a program requiring at least 50% of time dedicated to the management of the department and personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities. Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.) Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietitian/ nutritional professional. Develops and maintains written dietary policies and procedures. Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident. Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes. Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Review and 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, likes and dislikes, etc. Maintains records of the resident's food likes and dislikes. Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service. Ensure that the menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required, 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 that residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime. Ensures that new dietary staff are properly oriented and trained. Develops 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. Assures all Dietary staff complete required compliance training and processes. Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma. Must have, as a minimum, 2 year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. Certificates and Licenses: Be a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Service Manager or has a similar national certification from a national certifying body for food service management and safety, or Have an Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study from an accredited institution includes food service or restaurant management, and Meets State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers in States that have such established requirements. Other Specific Requirements: Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decision 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 knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. For benefit details check us out here Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status. Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates. EOE disability veteran We are a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative services and offer a work environment where our teams are empowered to achieve superior clinical outcomes and high resident/family satisfaction ratings. We develop and support our employees so they can deliver a dignified and positive experience to our residents. We strive to achieve these objectives by living our core values of Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration and Ownership. Our mission is, through moments of truth, to dignify long term and assisted care in the eyes of the world. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ensign Group