Dietary Manager
Core
Lead and oversee dietary services within an assisted living or healthcare facility, managing nutrition programs and ensuring residents receive personalized nutritional care.
Role type
Dietary Manager
Builds
personalized nutrition care plans and compliant food service operations
Domain
Healthcare / Assisted Living
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
management of dietary staff, development of individualized care plans, patient assessment, meal planning, budget management, inventory control, regulatory compliance, collaboration with healthcare teams
Preferred skills
knowledge of physiology and nutrition science, experience with tube feeding procedures, care planning, health coaching, implementing specialized diets
Responsibilities
Develop and monitor individualized care plans for residents' nutritional needs; Supervise dietary department staff including training and scheduling; Conduct patient assessments to determine dietary requirements; Oversee meal planning and preparation to meet nutritional standards; Manage dietary department budgets and inventory; Ensure compliance with health regulations and facility policies; Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate nutrition strategies into overall care plans