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Description
Manager will juggle administrative and operational duties while utilizing their nutrition therapy education to prove safe, quality meals for patients and residents and taking into account specific dietary restrictions(example: if someone has difficulty chewing or swallowing due to a stroke or dental issues, they will likely be placed on a mechanical soft diet or pureed diet)
Regardless of where they work, dietary managers ensure that food quality and safety laws are being met, while adhering to employer specific policies, state, and federal regulations.
Requirements
Coordinating the facilities food service program
Adhering to nutritional guidelines and policies
Having in depth knowledge of food safety laws
Ensuring compliance with HACCP, local health department regulations and employer/facility policies and procedures
Maintaining food quality control
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of foodborne pathogens, cross-contaminations and allergen management
Nutrition documentation, including assessments and care plans in healthcare settings
Audits of kitchens sanitation, temperature logs, and infection control procedures
Designing and implementing menus
A stellar dietary manager will communicate effectively while working in conjunction with the on site Registered Dietitian
Have exceptional time management skills
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