Dietary Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Aramark is seeking a Dietary Manager to join our team at Stonecreek Health and Rehab!

At Stonecreek Health and Rehab, we know that great food and quality nutrition play an important role in our residents’ health, comfort, and happiness. As our Dietary Manager, you’ll lead a team committed to creating nutritious meals, maintaining high dietary standards, and delivering exceptional service with care and compassion.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you!

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of the Dietitian, the Certified Dietary Manager will assist with initial data collection and/or screening for participant nutrition assessments.

• Assist with the implementation of individualized plan of care for participants as assigned by the RDN.

• Complete, document, and report to Dietitian and/or Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) results of observations of participants’ specific assigned monitoring activities such as: meal intake, weight, food records, etc.

• Process new participant diet orders and all ongoing diet order changes by updating all required center databases and communicate this with all relevant staff to ensure accurate and timely dietary compliance is maintained for each participant.

• Meet with participants and families to address food and nutritional concerns, provide education as needed.

• Proactively and immediately communicates to the Dietitian any shared concerns and/or issues from participants and center staff.

• Reviews center meal service, textured modified diets, thickened liquids, supplements, meal intake documentation, food allergies, and hydration with new employees and on an as-needed basis.

• Reviews new participant dietary needs with dayroom staff monthly and as needed.

• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as needed.

• Maintains communication with participant and caregivers in respect to the established nutrition intervention plan of care goals and verifies implementation.

• Monitors and reports participants' status changes as observed that may influence the plan of care (i.e., participant’s weight, intake sheets, etc.).

• Assists in developing dietary policies and procedures, monitors quality of food, ensures food is served at appropriate temperatures, and administers participant satisfaction surveys.

• Assists with preparation of meals as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Dietary Manager Program

• Successful completion of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Exam

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare food service setting

• Two (2) years of experience working with elderly populations preferred

• ServSafe Certification preferred

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to lead and manage dietary staff effectively

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.