Certified Dietary Manager

The Certified Dietary Manager provides direct nutrition services to patients and prepares food in accordance with current applicable state and federal regulations, facility procedures and policies, and as may be directed by the Administrator, Dietitian and/or Food Services Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. QUALIFICATIONS:Education: BS with emphasis in Nutrition Dietetics, and/or A graduateof a dietetic technician or dietetic assistant training program bycorrespondence or classroom approved by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,and/or an individual who has successfully completed in-person or onlinecoursework that provided (90) or more hours of classroom instruction in foodservice supervision.Relevant Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of dietary experience in asupervisory capacity, preferably in a hospital, skilled nursing care facilityor other medical facility.Licenses/Certifications: Current Dietary Manager Certification
Benefits Overview: Competitive Pay Rates22-25% AT&T and Verizon Cell Phone Discount (Depending on plan)Affordable Medical Insurance Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered as well as supplemental plansEmployer Paid Life Insurance100% Employer paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)Opportunity for CEU Reimbursement401K offeredESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete production sheets for following dayMake purchases for select menusAssist and observe tray lineMonitor mealsInstruct and assist cook as neededChart as neededAttend and participate in patient feeding processAssume the authority, responsibility and accountability of the positionReview menus prior to preparation of foodWork with the facility’s dietitian to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physician, and ensure that food is available for preparation by cooksOrder, prepare, and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulationsInspect special diet trays to ensure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safetyRecognize and respond to dietary emergencies, and document observations, interventions and outcomesInterpret department policies and procedures for employees, patients, families, visitors, governmental agenciesComplete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to ensure control of equipment and suppliesAssist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food servedMeet with dietary personnel to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services, and ensure that food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of patientsAssist with a plan of correction for dietary deficiencies noted during survey inspectionsMaintain privacy and confidentiality of all patient information and facility businessFollow the established universal precautions and isolation proceduresEncourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needsTennessee Health Management Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.