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Dietary Services Manager
Status: Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salaried Position
Location: Waterford Three Fountains; 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR
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We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dietary Services Manager to lead our food service team at Waterford Three Fountains. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the dietary department to ensure residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet their individual needs. This role involves managing staff, ensuring that all federal, state, and local regulations are adhered to, ensuring compliance with dietary regulations, and working closely with healthcare professionals to support the overall well-being of residents.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a written dietary plan of care for each resident, including goals or modifications, and participate in residents MDS' to ensure their dietary needs are met.
- Plan, prepare, and oversee daily operations under the departmental budget.
- Make daily rounds of food services personnel and ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed.
- Oversee the daily setup, preparation, and timely delivery of meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Oversee daily kitchen cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Certified Dietary Manager preferred; Dietetic Technician Registered or Registered Dietitian.
- 3-5 years experience in a dietary management role in a healthcare setting required.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
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Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
