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Dietary Manager

ClearSky Health · Eau Claire, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience running dietary in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

What they are checking: Whether they have the two years of direct dietary experience the role needs and can describe it in detail.

Tell me about a time you had to correct a team member who kept cutting corners.

What they are checking: Whether they address performance problems directly and fairly instead of letting them slide.

What would you do

How do you set schedules for dietary aides so meals go out on time even when someone calls off?

What they are checking: Whether they plan coverage ahead and stay calm when the schedule falls apart.

A patient complains every day that the food is cold and tasteless. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they treat complaints as real data and fix the process, since nutrition affects recovery.

This is a brand new hospital. What would you set up in the kitchen before the first patient arrives in December?

What they are checking: Whether they can build policies, menus, training and logs from nothing.

How do you handle a tray that went out with an allergen the patient isn't supposed to have?

What they are checking: Whether they act on patient safety first, report it honestly, and fix the step that failed.

About the work

How do you work with the dietitian to make sure each patient gets the right diet order and texture?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system so a dysphagia or renal diet never gets the wrong tray.

Walk me through how you'd keep the kitchen ready for a health inspection or survey at any time.

What they are checking: Whether they keep temperature logs, labeling and sanitation current every day rather than cleaning up before inspections.

What infection prevention practices matter most in a hospital kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they know hand hygiene, food temps, cross-contamination and sick-worker rules in practical terms.

How do you manage food costs and ordering without running short?

What they are checking: Whether they track inventory and waste and can balance budget with patient needs.

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The full job description

As published by ClearSky Health.

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We're excited to announce the grand opening of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Eau Claire —coming December 2026 ! Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join us at our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility , where you'll play a key role in supporting hospital operations and ensuring a seamless experience for patients and staff. We're seeking a Dietary Manager who is passionate about efficiency, communication, and organization . In this vital role, you'll be in close collaboration with the Dietitian for patent’s nutrition status, manage schedules, ensure quality and infection prevention, and much more. Here’s what we offer: • Competitive pay • Generous benefits • Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment • Career advancement programs • An inclusive, supportive culture • Exciting opportunities for growth This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a difference in your community. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Minimum Education & Experience: • Two years’ direct dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility required. • Supervisory experience preferred. The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department to include planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating all aspects of food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. May provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques. This position must integrate company values into daily practice. Essential Functions: • In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and patient’s family – and in close collaboration with Dietitian - assists in patient’s nutrition status on an ongoing basis. • Participates in establishing food service production and service procedures to ensure that meals are prepared on time and served efficiently within established State Regulations. Ensures that menus are developed, served, and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Directs the functions of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards. Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines. • Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures. Purchases food, supplies and equipment, etc., as required to meet the needs of the department. Ensures that a stock level of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. is maintained at adequate levels at all times. • Performs quality and infection prevention monitoring related to patient nutrition care in accordance with Food Code Book and established critical control points. • Routinely inspects the dietary area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations and standards. • May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies. • Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards. • Completes required trainings, as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization. Minimum Job Requirements Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation: • Current state certification in Dietary Management is required in KS, TX. Preferred in all other states. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies procedures and guidelines in assessing nutrition status based on patient ages. • Demonstrates proficiency with general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management. • Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks. • Ability to maintain quality, infection prevention, and safety standards. • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. • Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization. • Effective organizational and time management skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift: • A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, often for prolonged periods of time. • Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs. • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard. • Close vision and the ability to adjust focus. • Ability to hear overhead pages.

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