Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (Project Management)

Responsible for directing and participating in the preparation and service of food that is safe, appetizing, and meets residents' needs according to physicians' orders and approved menus. Maintains budget guidelines and plans special meals for holidays and events. Supervises dietary staff, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions. Ensures proper storage and handling of food and supplies in compliance with regulations. Processes diet orders and updates diet cards promptly.

Assesses resident food preferences and allergies, prepares staff schedules, and manages schedule changes. Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment. Coordinates food orders and supplies, documents menu changes, and participates in QA and IDT meetings. Checks trays for accuracy and inspects the Dietary Department regularly for safety and sanitation. Develops and presents educational programs for dietary staff.

Investigates on-the-job injuries, implements corrective actions, and ensures ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinates dietary services with nursing and activities departments. Completes monthly nutritional notes for residents at nutritional risk, conducts resident visits for nutritional assessments, explains diets, records preferences, and promotes quality food service.

Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing dietary staff management and operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal regulations.
• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department.

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, policies, recipes, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to questions.
• Mathematical skills involving fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Practical problem-solving and ability to interpret instructions in various formats.

Licenses and Certifications: Knowledge of PCC preferred, with ongoing continuing education and licensing in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crouching.

Work Environment: Usually low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Note:

Duties may be reassigned or modified as needed. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive.