Certified Dietary Manager

Rancho Seco Care Center -

We are a 99 bed facility that is looking for a strong dietary leader who is hard working and ready to start their career by joining our wonderful team.

The Dietary Services Supervisor oversees the Dietary Department to assure that food service to residents is safe, appetizing and provides for their nutritional needs. The Dietary Services Supervisor is responsible for managing food and labor budgets effectively. Will have ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and family members. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and completes nutritional screens on our residents.

• Interview and hire dietary staff. Provide orientation and training to new employees, provide supervision, coaching and counseling as needed.
• Supervise preparation of food and service of residents’ meals and nourishments in accordance with recipes and posted menus for both regular, modified and therapeutic diets
• Prepare menus and plan modifications as required by diet order, in consultation with the Registered Dietitian
• Oversee that food is prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value and flavor
• Ensure food served is palatable, attractive and in a form to meet the individual needs of the residents
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature by checking that temperature of hot / cold foods are recorded and served according to procedure
• Ensure substitute food of similar nutritive value is provided to residents who refuse foods
• Maintain accurate records and tray tickets for all residents
• Post menus with dates at least one week in advance and promptly correct menus if content is altered
• Set the budget for the dietary department. Purchase food and supplies within budgetary guidelines.

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