Dietary Manager

Principal Responsibilities:

 

CLINICAL

• Ensures the timely preparation and delivery of nutritious and attractive meals and supplements to all residents according to physician’s order and in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements.

• Maintains a safe and sanitary working environment.

• Ensures that meals are served according to expressed resident preferences.

• Implements and revises menus to meet resident needs.

• Interacts effectively with other resident services according to total Care Plan approach.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintains all records and documentation according to Federal, State and Company requirements.

• Maintains inventory of food and supplies to meet resident needs and according to planned menus.

• Participates in assigned meetings and in-services.

• Operates department according to budget.

• Ensures exchange of information necessary with all departments as necessary for quality resident care.

 

SUPERVISORY

• Meets department work goals through assignment of staff.

• Monitors staff performance through coaching, praises and recognizes effective performance or takes direct corrective action after coaching as needed.

• Evaluates quality and quantity of services accomplished by staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English for business necessity.

• Strong supervisory skills.

• Graduate (or enrolled) of State approved course or equivalent in food service.

• City Health Certificate as required by local government.

• One year experience in healthcare related food service preferred.

 

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.

• Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.