Dietary Supervisor | Nursing Home

About the role

At Leisure Chateau Care and Rehab Center, we are dedicated to creating a positive work environment and enhancing the lives of our residents through exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation, tray assembly, and service line schedules; coordinate daily production to ensure timely meal service.
• Plan and implement therapeutic diets and seasonal menus that cater to diverse nutritional requirements.
• Interview residents to determine specific dietary needs, allergies, and preferences; educate residents and families on therapeutic diets.
• Manage the dietary team, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and terminating staff when necessary.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in 100% compliance with state and local food service regulations and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Proven food service management experience specifically within a long-term care or medical facility is required.
• Prior professional cooking experience is essential.
• Active ServSafe Certification required (Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred).
• Must be flu vaccinated (or have a valid medical/religious exemption per facility policy).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of state/local health department guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
• Leadership: Ability to manage a diverse team and maintain high morale in a fast-paced environment.
• Clinical Understanding: Knowledge of therapeutic diets (e.g., mechanical soft, renal, diabetic, etc.).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Organization: Strong administrative skills for scheduling, inventory auditing, and documentation.