Dietary Manager
About the role
Oversee daily food service operations, including preparation, purchasing, budgeting, storage, and inventory rotation.
Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
Manage staffing levels to align with department PPD targets.
Ensure meals are prepared to meet residents' dietary needs, preferences, and prescribed diets.
Monitor food quality, presentation, and portioning standards.
Verify proper food temperatures and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Assist with meal service and cover cook or dietary aide shifts as needed.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and train dietary staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations.
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals required.
- Active ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting preferred.
- Knowledge of federal regulations for skilled nursing or post-acute care settings.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. and handle equipment or supplies.
- Full range of motion to perform job-related tasks.
- Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices) and ability to meet facility health requirements.
Qualifications
Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Skills
Knowledge of federal regulations for skilled nursing or post-acute care settings.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. and handle equipment or supplies.
Full range of motion to perform job-related tasks.
Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices) and ability to meet facility health requirements.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Pay
Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.