Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager - Large Senior Living Community

We are seeking an outstanding Dietary Manager to join our team at our community of Mantey Heights Rehabilitation and Care Center, located in Grand Junction, CO. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Mantey Heights is one of Stellar Senior Living's most vibrant senior living communities. Serving residents in a very active community full of fun, family, and opportunities to serve.

 What we offer

• Competitive salary $25/hr - $30/hr (This is a salaried position)


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!


• A growing company with opportunities for advancement


• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Job Description

The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall regulations of the Dietary Department in in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations, as we all as Stellar Senior Living policies and procedures to ensure that quality food service and nutrition care is provided for reach resident at all times.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the Dietary Services through effective planning, organization, and delegation.


• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, it’s programs and activities.


• Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments


• inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.


• Review and assist in developing a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.


• Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services.


• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan.


• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.


• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history.


• Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes.


• Assist in developing methods of determining quality and quantity of food serve

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of food services supervisory experience in a health care setting, focusing on food management, diet therapy and cost control


• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required


• Associate degree in Food Services, Nutrition or Business Management preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations.  Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. 

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information.  Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information.  Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumes or schooling transcripts.