Dietary Services Manager

Confidential Opportunity – Dietary Services Manager | Seattle Area

A healthcare facility in the Seattle area is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Manager to join our team full-time.

We’re looking for a strong leader who is passionate about providing high-quality dining services and creating a positive experience for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing dietary operations in a healthcare setting and must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning: Develop and implement well-balanced, nutritious, and appetizing menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

• Food Procurement: Manage the purchasing of food and supplies while maintaining budgetary guidelines.

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise dietary staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Dietary Assessment: Conduct assessments of residents' dietary requirements and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including sanitation, food handling, and infection control.

• Quality Control: Monitor and maintain the quality and presentation of meals, addressing any concerns promptly.

• Budget Management: Manage the dietary services budget efficiently while delivering high-quality food and services.

• Customer Service: Foster positive relationships with residents and their families, addressing any concerns or special requests.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in dietary services, staying updated on industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum required by law, but not less than a high school diploma.

• Successful completion of an approved Food Management Course.

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) certification (preferred).

• Previous experience in dietary management in a healthcare or senior living setting.

• Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and dietary restrictions.

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.

• Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in computer applications, including menu planning software.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for maintenance of accurate records for purchasing, expenses,

• inventory, budgets and staff time charts, cash register receipts and in-service Dietitian reports monthly.

• Responsible for adequate staffing and yearly evaluations, interviews, and orients new personnel.

• Supervises and reviews diet changes and assessments, residents’ nutritional needs and habits on one-fourth basis by care planning.

• Works with Consultant Dietitian to develop policy, procedure, preparation of cycle menus in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

• Assists in and plans special activities involving the dietary department.

• Conducts and maintains records on part of in-service.

• Responsible for the supervision of meal preparation, service, and cleaning of work area to ensure that all residents are being served and accepting meals.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as directed or required by Administration.

Why Join Us?

• Culinary Excellence: Immerse yourself in a culinary environment where your skills make a flavorful impact.

• Diverse Team: Work closely with a diverse team to create exceptional dining experiences.

• Nutritional Expertise: Contribute to the nutritional wellbeing of our residents through your culinary creations.

• Leadership Opportunity: Supervise in the absence of the manager and assist in scheduling and assigning duties.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved for each meal.

• Safe Environment: Embrace a work environment that values safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.