Dietary Manager Assistant (Project Management)
Dietary Manager Assistant (Project Management)
Job Posting : Dietary Manager Assistant
Location : Westgate Gardens Care Center - Visalia, CA
Schedule : Wednesday-Sunday, 9 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM
Starting Pay : $22.00 / hour
Status : Full-Time
Westgate Gardens Care Center, a skilled nursing facility committed to quality resident care, is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Manager Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual with a passion for food service in long-term care.
Responsibilities :
- 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.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent required.Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal standards.Minimum 1 year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.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.Physical Requirements :
Ability to stand / walk frequently and lift up to 50 lbs.Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crawling.Ability to work in a moderate-noise kitchen environment.We are proud to offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Join our mission to deliver quality care through nutritious and enjoyable meals. Apply today!
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