Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department to include planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating all aspects of food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. May provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions :

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and patient's family and in close collaboration with Dietitian - assists in patient's nutrition status on an ongoing basis.
• Participates in establishing food service production and service procedures to ensure that meals are prepared on time and served efficiently within established State Regulations. Ensures that menus are developed, served, and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Directs the functions of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards. Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures. Purchases food, supplies and equipment, etc., as required to meet the needs of the department. Ensures that a stock level of staple / non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. is maintained at adequate levels at all times.
• Performs quality and infection prevention monitoring related to patient nutrition care in accordance with Food Code Book and established critical control points.
• Routinely inspects the dietary area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations and standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

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Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift :