DIETARY MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Oct 23, 2024 - The Dietary Manager is experienced in supervisory roles within hospitals or related medical facilities, specializing in cost control and diet therapy. Proficient in English with a professional demeanor and an ability to independently solve problems and make decisions. Committed to the care of the elderly and disabled, seeks continuous improvement in dietary practices and enjoys working collaboratively with diverse teams.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Dietary Manager Resume
- Nutrition Planning
- Food Safety Management
- Menu Development
- Dietary Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting
- Food Service Operations
- Quality Control
- Sanitation Standards
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
Summary of Dietary Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Nutrition and Dietetics with 5 Years of Experience
- Tyler Smith County Public Health District Food Training Certificate
- Ability to interact with other employees and individuals who come to the dining area in a pleasant manner.
- Must be able to read and write and follow oral and written directions
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques
- Basic knowledge of the proper and safe operation of food preparation and cooking equipment
- Basic math to follow and adjust recipes
- Ability to work well with other team members
- Requires moderate physical exertion on a continuous basis
- Exposure to heat/cold, odors and varying degrees of kitchen elements
- Highly organized and responsible.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
2. BA in Food Service Management with 3 Years of Experience
- Experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care or other related medical facility.
- Experience in training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, or related training preferred.
- Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Able to display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
- Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
- Ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel.
- Able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing dietary services.
- Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
3. BS in Health and Wellness Management with 2 Years of Experience
- Ability to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the dietary department as well as its programs and activities
- Ability to supervise staff in the day-to-day operation of the Dietary Department
- Orient new staff and participate in the recruitment and selection of dietary staff
- Ability to review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with physician’s orders
- Ability to ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and family members, and at all levels of the organization
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to read, write and speak the English Language