Director of Dietary

#2024

Solaris HealthCare is hiring a Director of Dietary to join our team:

Director of Dietary duties

* Provide visionary leadership to the dietary department, including hiring, training, and supervising dietary staff.

* Develop nutritious and appealing menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents/patients while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements.

* Oversee food preparation and production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.

* Coordinate with healthcare teams to assess residents'/patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing dietary services, including sanitation, safety, and nutrition standards.

* Manage dietary department budgets, including food and supply procurement, labor costs, and expense monitoring.

* Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the nutritional services provided to residents/patients and optimize their health outcomes.

* Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and dietitians, to integrate dietary services into the overall care plan.

* Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and resident/patient satisfaction within the dietary department.

* Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to dietary staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Director of Dietary Requirements

* Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification or Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure preferred.

* Minimum of 2 + years of experience in dietary management, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.

* Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and empower dietary staff to achieve excellence.

* Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and food service operations.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate dietary information to residents/patients.

* Proficiency in computer applications and dietary software systems.

* Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing dietary services, including CMS and state survey guidelines.

* Commitment to quality improvement and customer service excellence.
Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered approach:

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