Certified Dietary Manager – Iowa City Rehab and Health Care – Arboreta Healthcare – Iowa City, IA

Certified Dietary Manager

Iowa City Rehab and Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage the operation of the Dietary Department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations. As directed by the

Administrator, assures that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Delegation of Authority

As the Dietary Services Supervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

MINIMUM SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• Must have, as a minimum, five year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility; or other related medical facility.
• Must have training in cost control, food management diet therapy, etc.
• Must be registered as a Food Service Director in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dietary Services Department
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dietary service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, a swell as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must be able to read and interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.