Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes is a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated, compassionate leader to join the team as Dietary Manager!

Job Duties

• Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
• Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor as directed
• Work with the team to develop the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission
• Document progress report(s) at required intervals as stated in MDS guidelines
• Attend skilled care plan/Medicare meetings with members, families, and care team when it involves a special diet or nutritional concern
• Place necessary food orders with the cook for patients that have special dietary needs
• Participate in menu planning
• Oversee dietary staff to ensure that cleaning, cooking, and service is consistent with facility’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment are cleaned appropriately
• Ensure that food is cooked and served to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
• Follow OSHA and safety regulations for food service sanitation, applicable regulations for nursing homes, and the facility’s policies and procedures
• Maintain dietary policies and procedures consistent with applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws
• Ensure all employees and facility have necessary licensure for dietary, cooking, and food services
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Maintain an active license as a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager, or otherwise is permitted to work in this position pursuant to federal and state law
• Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a dietary department at a hospital, a nursing facility, or other medical facility preferred
• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing facilities

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.