Dietary Manager
Company: United Pioneer Home Inc
Location: Luck
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Ensures and
enhances the health and well-being of our Residents by planning,
organizing, administering, and directing all aspects of the food
service program Dietary Functions · Designs and implements menus
for regular and special diets according to Resident care plans ·
Creates and places food orders · Collaborates with facility
Registered Dietician · Participates in care conferences, IDT
(Interdisciplinary Team), QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement), and staff meetings Management Functions · Interviews,
hires, trains, and provides coaching for department staff ·
Identifies appropriate staffing levels for the department and
creates work schedules · Coordinates staff functions and activities
for maximum cooperation and efficiency Administrative Functions ·
Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines ·
Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per
facility policy · Establishes policies, procedures and protocols
for departmental functions · Manages the departmental budget
effectively and documents all expenses · Utilizes materials and
supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner Personnel Functions
· Develops and maintains productive working relationships with
other staff · Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude
employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited
to theft, battery, assault) · Reports any pending criminal or civil
charges to the Administrator by the next business day · Always
represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless
contraindicated by law · Performs other duties as qualified for and
as directed Requirements: · CDM (Certified Dietary Manager)
preferred; CFSM (Certified Food Service Manager) accepted · Minimum
3 years of experience in the food service field · Minimum 1 year of
experience in a supervisory role · Minimum 1 year of nursing home
experience Other Skills and Abilities Required · Demonstrated
concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect
and dignity · Aptitude for hospitality, cooking, and customer
service · Strong time management, leadership, teamwork,
communication, and problem-solving skills · Knowledge of IDDSI
(International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative) framework
· Knowledge of MDS (Minimum Data Set) recordkeeping and data entry
· Familiarity with software such as Point Click Care (HIMS),
Paylocity (HR), OnShift (scheduling), and Excel (spreadsheet)
preferred · Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with
Residents, staff, consultants, vendors, and visitors · Ability to
prioritize and manage workloads to ensure that deadlines are met ·
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information
according to HIPAA regulations Physical Requirements · Ability to
endure prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing · Able to
bend, squat, stoop, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions · Able
to lift up to 25 frequently and up to 50 occasionally · Achieve
negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(TB) · Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability · Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment
per facility policy
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