Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary requirements of patients, including therapeutic and modified diets, in collaboration with Registered Dietitian and healthcare providers.
- Monitor food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritional value in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Implement and monitor the strict sanitary requirements of the dietary department both of the physical facility and the proper care and handling of food.
- Oversee inventory control, ordering of food and supplies, and managing the dietary department’s budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Interview, hire, train and provide coaching for dietary staff.
- Set and monitor daily work schedules for all dietary staff.
- Manage the overall development and performance of dietary staff. Establish team member goals and conduct performance evaluations.
- Promote and manage the safety of team members and the work environment.
- Engage with patients to understand and accommodate their dietary needs, fostering a positive dining experience.
Maintain accurate records of dietary services including meal counts, food temperatures, and compliance audits.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Skills:
- Knowledge of healthcare management principles, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of healthcare food service operations.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety regulations, and dietary management practices.
- Ability to interpret established policies into operating procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high standards of service and compliance.