Dietary Manager

Company: CARADAY MANAGEMENT LLC
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: DIETARY MANAGERJOB CODE: 99DEPARTMENT: NURSINGFLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPTREPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATORDATE OF LAST UPDATE: 09/15/2020JOB SUMMARY: Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and supervise the Dietary Services program as a manager for a skilled nursing facility in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as the facility established policies and procedures, to assure the facility meets or exceed the nutritional needs and preferences of our Residents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and service expectations are met.Supervise the Dietary Department team members, reviews timecards daily, and ensures team members are abiding by company policies.Maintain department budget.Understand nutritional requirements for entire population and menu options availableEnsure dietary and food service policies and procedures to meet residents' needs and in compliance with federal, state and local requirementsDetermine the personnel requirements for the dietary department to make recommendations for budgeted staff to implement dietary and food service policies and procedures.Review changes in resident diets and immediately implement dietitian orders.Effectively communicate with residents, family members, as well as facility employees.Train new employees/orientees.QUALIFICATIONS:RequiredA high school diploma or equivalent is required.Associate's degree or higher in food service management or in hospitality is preferred.Current ServSafe certification is required or must become ServSafe certified within 30 calendar days of hire.Certified Dietary Manager license required.Required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.Two years' experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision is desired.Two years or more related dining/nutrition experience is desired. --- Skilled in motivating and supervising foodservice personnel.General knowledge and understanding of nutritionBasic computer skillsAbility to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reportingWritten and oral communication skillsConsiderable knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and proceduresSkill in using public relations techniques to promote the foodservice program to client and residentsAbility to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the publicGood communication, interpersonal skills organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work effectively with a teamAbility to work independently as needed to support the group effortMust be able to work around food and cleaning products.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time. WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidaysWORK ENVIRONMENT:Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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