Assistant Dietary Manager (Independent & Assisted Living Facility)

Healthcare Services Group•Daly City, CA

14h

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to support the Independent & Assisted Living dining experience at a long-term care facility. The role assists the Dining Services Manager in overseeing dining operations, with a primary focus on Independent & Assisted Living menus, and takes the lead in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service. It is suited to someone with Skilled Nursing Facility or healthcare dietary experience who wants to develop further in dietary leadership. The position supports daily operations, staff supervision and development, food safety and regulatory compliance, inventory and schedule records, training, audits, quality assurance, and communication with residents, families, staff, nursing personnel, dieticians, and facility leadership. The Assistant Dietary Manager provides department leadership when the Dietary Manager is unavailable and helps ensure food service areas remain clean and organized. The listed pay rate is USD $29.00–$31.00 per hour. HCSG notes that actual wages may vary based on location, experience, staffing needs, and other business reasons. Residency within the service area is required, and employees must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or healthcare dietary setting.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and dining services best practices.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must have or obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
Must have or obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

Willingness and ability to work toward Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification; strongly preferred, though CDM certification is not required.
Leadership and/or previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Dining Services Manager in overseeing daily dining operations, with a primary focus on Independent & Assisted Living menus.
Supervise, mentor, and train staff, and provide department leadership when the Dietary Manager is unavailable.
Ensure compliance with dietary guidelines, food safety standards, HCSG policies, and applicable state, federal, and facility regulations.
Assist with maintaining accurate food inventory, cost, and employee schedule records.
Work professionally with nursing staff, dieticians, and facility leadership.
Lead staff training on food preparation, service techniques, and safety protocols.
Communicate with residents, families, and staff to enhance the dining experience.
Assist with documentation, audits, quality assurance, and dietary records.
Conduct regular inspections of food service areas to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Represent HCSG through courteous and cooperative interactions with team members, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.