Assistant Dietary Manager

TLC Management•Avon, IN

About The Position

Now Hiring: Dietary Director Assistant You Belong Here! Are you organized, clinically minded, and passionate about resident care? Join our team at Avon Health and Rehabilitation as a Dietary Director Assistant and play a key role in supporting the nutritional health and well-being of our residents. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in documentation, compliance, and clinical support while working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Have an understanding of dietary procedures and practices.
Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as: The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be able to read recipes and menus
Have organized, neat work habits.
Have a genuine interest in geriatric work and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility.
Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or dietary services preferred
Knowledge of MDS and care planning processes
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Commitment to resident-centered care

Responsibilities

Assisting with the oversight and management of the dietary process within the facility through accurate clinical documentation.
Documenting resident nutrition goals and approaches
Utilizing services of the Consultant Dietitian for development of the menus, therapeutic modification, recipes, resident assessments and residents at nutritional risk
Interacting with residents concerning their diet orders
Entering admission notes in medical chart (within 48 hours) documenting diet order and facility’s ability to meet the order as well as preferences
Beginning admission assessment
Collaborating with Consultant RD to identify resident problems, set goals and address MDS requirements
Attending Care Plan meetings and Nutrition At Risk meetings
Following up on the implementation of recommendations from the Consultant RD
Assuring that State/Federal regulations are met
Preparation/serving of residents’ daily meals and maintaining kitchen area when time permits.
Preparing quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
Suggesting menu changes and alternate items to utilize leftovers and other supplies
Tasting and smelling food to determine quality and palatability
Ensuring proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
Maintaining and recording assigned temperatures daily
Directing and supervising Dietary Aides as appropriate
Having food ready at the specified time and beginning meal service on time
Following temperature regulations in preparing, serving and storing foods
Using and cleaning institutional equipment
Ensuring supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary
Being involved in tray set up and delivery of meals
Attending and participating in in-service educational classes, department meetings and all staff in-services
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator or as advised by the Consultant Dietitian.