Dietary Manager
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration -
Management
Serve Up Success as Our New Dietary Manager!
Are you a culinary mastermind with a passion for nutrition and a heart for helping others? Healthcare Nursing Center is on the hunt for a Dietary Manager
to lead our team in crafting delicious, nutritious meals that keep our residents happy and healthy!
This isn’t just any kitchen job—it’s your chance to make a real difference every day. You’ll oversee meal planning, ensure top-notch food quality, and lead a fantastic team dedicated to serving up smiles. If you’ve got the skills, the leadership chops, and a love for great food, we’d love to have you on board!
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Dietary Services Manager to join our team. As the Dietary Services Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our dietary department, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, food safety, and service. You will play a vital role in the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents through coordinator with other departments.
Key ResponsibilitiesMenu Planning:
Develop and implement well-balanced, nutritious, and appetizing menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.Food Procurement:
Manage the purchasing of food and supplies while maintaining budgetary guidelines.Staff Management:
Recruit, train, and supervise dietary staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.Dietary Assessment:
Conduct assessments of residents' dietary requirements and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met.Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including sanitation, food handling, and infection control.Quality Control:
Monitor and maintain the quality and presentation of meals, addressing any concerns promptly.Budget Management:
Manage the dietary services budget efficiently while delivering high-quality food and services.Customer Service:
Foster positive relationships with residents and their families, addressing any concerns or special requests.Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in dietary services, staying updated on industry best practices.
Minimum required by law, but not less than a high school diploma.
Successful completion of an approved Food Management Course.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) certification (preferred).
Previous experience in dietary management in a healthcare or senior living setting.
Strong knowledge of nutrition, special diets, and dietary restrictions.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in computer applications, including menu planning software.
Responsible for maintenance of accurate records for purchasing, expenses,
inventory, budgets and staff time charts, cash register receipts and in-service Dietitian reports monthly.
Responsible for adequate staffing and yearly evaluations, interviews, and orients new personnel.
Supervises and reviews diet changes and assessments, residents’ nutritional needs and habits on one-fourth basis by care planning.
Works with Consultant Dietitian to develop policy, procedure, preparation of cycle menus in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Assists in and plans special activities involving the dietary department.
Conducts and maintains records on part of in-service.
Responsible for the supervision of meal preparation, service, and cleaning of work area to ensure that all residents are being served and accepting meals.
Performs other duties as directed or required by Administration.
Culinary Excellence:
Immerse yourself in a culinary environment where your skills make a flavorful impact.Diverse Team:
Work closely with a diverse team to create exceptional dining experiences.Nutritional Expertise:
Contribute to the nutritional wellbeing of our residents through your culinary creations.Leadership Opportunity:
Supervise in the absence of the manager and assist in scheduling and assigning duties.Quality…
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