Acadia Healthcare
Purpose Statement
Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary requirements of patients, including therapeutic and modified diets, in collaboration with Registered Dietitian and healthcare providers. Monitor food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritional value in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Implement and monitor the strict sanitary requirements of the dietary department both of the physical facility and the proper care and handling of food. Oversee inventory control, ordering of food and supplies, and managing the dietary department's budget to ensure cost-effectiveness. Interview, hire, train and provide coaching for dietary staff. Set and monitor daily work schedules for all dietary staff. Manage the overall development and performance of dietary staff. Establish team member goals and conduct performance evaluations. Promote and manage the safety of team members and the work environment. Engage with patients to understand and accommodate their dietary needs, fostering a positive dining experience. Maintain accurate records of dietary services including meal counts, food temperatures, and compliance audits. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Skills
Knowledge of healthcare management principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of healthcare food service operations. Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety regulations, and dietary management practices. Ability to interpret established policies into operating procedures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high standards of service and compliance. Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification. Minimum of 2 years' experience in dietary management in a healthcare setting. REBND We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary requirements of patients, including therapeutic and modified diets, in collaboration with Registered Dietitian and healthcare providers. Monitor food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritional value in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Implement and monitor the strict sanitary requirements of the dietary department both of the physical facility and the proper care and handling of food. Oversee inventory control, ordering of food and supplies, and managing the dietary department's budget to ensure cost-effectiveness. Interview, hire, train and provide coaching for dietary staff. Set and monitor daily work schedules for all dietary staff. Manage the overall development and performance of dietary staff. Establish team member goals and conduct performance evaluations. Promote and manage the safety of team members and the work environment. Engage with patients to understand and accommodate their dietary needs, fostering a positive dining experience. Maintain accurate records of dietary services including meal counts, food temperatures, and compliance audits. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Skills
Knowledge of healthcare management principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of healthcare food service operations. Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety regulations, and dietary management practices. Ability to interpret established policies into operating procedures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high standards of service and compliance. Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification. Minimum of 2 years' experience in dietary management in a healthcare setting. REBND We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.