Dietary Manager Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal standards.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
Knowledge of dietary regulations and experience with PCC preferred.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with licensing authorities.

Assist in directing food preparation and service to ensure meals are safe, appetizing, and compliant with dietary guidelines and physician orders.
Supervise and support dietary personnel, including hiring, training, scheduling, and discipline as needed.
Monitor food storage, inventory, and ordering in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of the kitchen and food storage areas.
Participate in QA, IDT meetings, and resident assessments.
Review and update diet cards; process new diet orders and changes.
Conduct monthly nutritional assessments for residents at nutritional risk and ensure accurate documentation.
Provide ongoing staff education and conduct in-service training sessions.
Collaborate with nursing and activities departments to ensure quality resident experience.