Dietary Services Manager

Job Summary

The Dining Services Manager oversees the dietary department and ensures residents are provided with a nourishing and well-balanced diet that meets the residents' nutritional needs and dietary preferences.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all Culinary staff, including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective actions in accordance with company policy.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to ensure high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Ensure that all staff work closely together to ensure that dining services exceed residents' and guests’ expectations.
• Delegate tasks to all staff so that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained at the highest levels of quality and cleanliness at all times.
• Ensure that food is prepared, stored, and served in accordance with state and local health department code and company standards.
• Interview and hire staff for the Culinary department.
• Participate in department meetings and in-services.
• Able to understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary department.
• Work with residents on the planning and development of recipes and menus.
• Maintain the proper inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure that purchasing standards are maintained, appropriate vendors are used, and positive relationships with vendors are maintained.
• Ensure that all staff maintain kitchen equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Ensure that the dietary staff understands company expectations and the importance of first impressions.

Qualifications and Experience

• ServSafe certification required.
• Must meet certification requirements by the local and state regulations.
• 3+ years of experience in dietary, with health care experience and one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, scheduling, inventory, and food ordering is preferred.