What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at MEDICALODGES INC.?
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the daily operation of the dietary department ensuring quality food and services to residents.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains established dietary standards and policies of the facility.
- Directs, supervises, and assists all dietary functions and personnel.
- Orientates and trains all dietary employees in maintaining high standards of sanitation, housekeeping, safety, and operation and care of equipment.
- Purchases food and supplies from approved vendors as needed, checks incoming shipments, and takes inventory.
- Ensure quality food production, finished food product, and timely delivery of food to residents.
- Visits residents to do nutritional assessment and screening, record food preferences, and evaluate food service for improvement.
- Plans and assists in preparation of holidays, special meals, and functions. Coordinates related activities with nursing service.
- Conducts and/or participates in monthly in-service meetings, attends department head meetings, and participates in scheduled overall care plan meetings.
- Works with interdisciplinary team to develop an overall plan of care for each resident.
Job Requirements:
- Must be Certified Dietary Manager or working on certification.
- Prefer minimum of one year experience of quantity food preparation
- Possess leadership skills
- Interest in working with geriatric patients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skill
We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!
Company Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Insurance benefits & 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Electronic scheduling
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