Dietary Manager​/Registered Dietitian

Position: Dietary Manager / Registered Dietitian
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Dietary Manager / Registered Dietitian Description
*** MISSION STATEMENT**
* *** George Mark Children’s House provides compassionate care to enhance the quality of life for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Reporting to the Director of Operations (DOO), and in collaboration with the Compliance Officer (CO) this position designs, plans and implements menus in compliance with regulatory guidelines for the House and manages the kitchen & housekeeping department.

This role requires a strong understanding of nutrition, food safety, and dietary management. The Dietary Manager will work closely with the kitchen staff and clinical team to create and implement meal plans that meet the specific dietary needs of our patients.

Additionally, the Dietary Manager will be responsible for managing the dietary & housekeeping budget, ordering supplies, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position, including some weekend and evening hours.

Responsibilities## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:### 1. Meal Planning:
* Partner with the Case Management Team in obtaining dietary needs/preferences for patients and incorporate this information into meal planning and preparation. Use this information to complete the Dietary Form for every patient for every stay.
* Meet with new patients and families during first admission (and repeat admissions as needed) to gain an awareness of patients’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences. Communicate this information to kitchen staff and Case Management. Incorporate information into meal planning.
* Plan, and if needed prepare and serve regular, modified consistency, therapeutic diets and nutritionally balanced meals for patients.
* Ensure menus are posted and logged in accordance with licensing requirements.
* Awareness of upcoming patient allergies: notify all staff and remove all allergen containing products from the shelf. Post allergy precautions as appropriate while patient in House.### 2. Kitchen Environment:
* Ensure compliance of kitchen hygienic standards policies and procedures and sanitary/safe food handling practices.
* Coordinate and maintain thorough cleaning schedule of appliances, food preparation, and storage areas.
* Oversee and manage the cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen area throughout assigned shifts including, but not limited to, counters, café tables, refrigerator/freezers, and stove. The floor is vacuumed and mopped daily.
* Oversee the disposal of trash and recycling after each shift.
* Oversee the storing and labelling of all food appropriately according to state health and safety regulations.
* Facilitate inspections, meet requirements, and maintain adequate records for licensing and certification.### 3. Kitchen Operations:
* Evaluate kitchen maintenance and equipment function on a regular basis. Ensures that required temperature monitoring is recorded, and that food is correctly stored and labeled.
* Oversees stocking and maintenance of kitchen refrigerators and freezers, walk-in refrigerator, and pantry.
* Work with the Facilities Manager on monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections for equipment maintenance.
* Conduct monthly inventory of food and supply items. Schedule shopping and orders to maintain appropriate levels of supply, including the emergency food and water supply.
* Establish, maintain and oversee contracts with food vendors.
* Support planning and implementation of any special events or activities that involve kitchen service.
* Tally the number of staff, visitor, and volunteer meals and log data into the meal tracker for monthly billing. Tally and track the number of patient and family meals served for grant writing purposes, programs assessments, and other fundraising opportunities.### 4.

Housekeeping:
* Ensure all housekeeping staff complete the “Daily Cleaning Log” per protocol.
* Maintain and order all cleaning and housekeeping supplies inventory.
* Complete other special duties as assigned by the CEO &…