Certified Dietary Manager

Join our Team!!!! Here are a few of our benefits: Annual performance wage increases 401k retirement plan with a company match Medical, dental and vision insurance $50,000 basic life insurance – paid by the company Paid time off Discounted employee meals OnShift Wallet – access your pay faster! Leaders Credit Union Holiday pay Telehealth through 98point6 – free to all employees Continuing Education opportunities JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Dietary Manager is to provide direct nutrition service to patients. This position is to ensure quality food service is provided and prepared in accordance with current applicable state and federal regulations, facility procedures and policies, and as directed by the Administrator, Dietitian and/or Food Services Director at all times. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work with the facility’s dietitian to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician, and ensure that food is available for preparation by cooks Order, prepare, and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing by portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets by scheduled menus and sanitary regulations Inspect special diet trays to ensure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safety Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies; document observations, interventions, and outcomes Interpret department policies and procedures for employees, patients, families, visitors, governmental agencies Assist in developing methods to determine the quality and quantity of food served Assist and observe tray line Make purchases for select menus as applicable Monitor meals Instruct and assist the cook as needed Attend and participate in the patient feeding process Review menus before preparation of food Meet with dietary personnel to identify and correct problematic areas, and the improvement of services Ensure food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of patients Assist with a plan of correction for dietary deficiencies noted during survey inspections Ensure compliance regarding safety and sanitation procedures Instruct and assist cooks/dietary aides as needed Assist in orientation, training, and scheduling of employees as directed Document in the medical record, as needed Complete production sheets for the following day Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to ensure control of equipment and supplies Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patient information and facility business Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in patients’ personal and healthcare needs Successful completion of required training Handle multiple priorities effectively Independent discretion/decision making Reliable transportation Required Computer Software/Equipment used: Various operating systems Standard office equipment Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Desktop, laptop REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required. o Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning. A bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics preferred. Experience: o Minimum of one (1) year of dietary experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other medical facility o Three (3) years experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility License/Certification(s): o Dietary Manager Certification is recommended; however, if the employee is not certified, the employee MUST have evidence of successful completion of approved Certified manager coursework or MUST be eligible and enrolled in an approved Certified Manager’s course no later than the end of the employee’s probation period (90 days). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises dietary personnel Accomplish department objectives by supervising staff; establish goals for performance; set deadlines in compliance with the company's plans and vision Develop personal growth opportunities; provide constructive feedback and coaching Organize workflow; ensure employees understand their duties or delegated tasks Monitor employee productivity; provide constructive feedback and coaching Maintain staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employees Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances WORKING CONDITIONS: Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Ability to lift to 40 pounds Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling Work is typically performed in a standard skilled nursing facility; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled Above-average conversational noise is frequent Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work Travel may be required The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER This Organization is an equal-opportunity employer. We do 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. This Organization will 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 Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment. Education Required High School or better Preferred Bachelors or better in Dietetics GED or better Licenses & Certifications Preferred Certified Dietary Manager