Dietary manager is an entry-level position. Duties include assisting in preparing, delivering, and serving meals to patients.
Dietary managers receive and store food and take care of kitchen facilities.
In most nursing homes and hospitals, dietary managers are the department head, and a registered dietitian handles most of the clinical dietetic tasks. Work Environment Dietary managers may be employed in hospitals, nursing homes, school cafeterias, hotels, restaurants, correctional facilities, catering services, and college campuses. The career outlook for dietary managers is good. As institutions deal with more government regulations, the need for qualified dietary managers increases. Health Career Pages information is one of many health careers resources available from AHEC centers.