Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Description

Position: Dietary Manager - Full Time

Are you looking to lead a team and express your culinary art talents, while making a difference in the lives of others? If so, Carriage Hill, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you! Our residents and patients look forward to their mealtimes and have high expectations of our nutrition staff. Utilize your background in management, culinary arts and customer service to inspire our team to continue a quality dining experience The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Overview:

Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent customer service.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D, & LTD Insurance
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications

• Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.
• Has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; or
• Has 2 or more years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services in a nursing facility setting and has completed a course of study in food safety and management that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving;

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize your background in management, culinary arts and customer service to inspire out team to contline a quality dining experience
• The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standard, guidelines and regulations
• Schedule department working hours, personnel, work assignments, etc. to ensure quality patient care
• Schedule and /or conduct in-service for department personnel as needed
• Oversees the budget and purchasing of food and supplies, and food preparation, services, and storage.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment.
• Overseeing safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents’ needs, preferences, and care plan.
• Monitors regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents.
• Lean and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participates in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved

Additional 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.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in service area.

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.