Dietary Manager

Manage the overall functions of the dietary department to ensure the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.

GENERAL DUTIES

· Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the food service director

· Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director

· Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used

· Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required

· Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes

QUALIFICATIONS

· Certification in food safety as required by state regulations. Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred

· Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department desirable.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

· Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends departmental head meetings at the discretion of the food service director, and other center meetings and sits on required committees

· Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies

· Works dietary staff job routines when assigned or as needed

· Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required

BENEFITS

· 401K

· Annual evaluations

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Electronic documentation

· Employee appreciation events

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Modified Comp

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance