Assistant Dietary Manager
About The Position
Proudly Serving Those Who Served! We are currently hiring an Assistant Dietary Manager at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees. The Assistant Dietary Manager supports the Dietary Manager in overseeing daily food service operations to ensure that residents of the veterans nursing home receive safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals in accordance with physician orders, regulatory standards, and facility policies. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, participation in menu and meal service planning, and collaboration with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in nutrition, hospitality, or food service management preferred
- Minimum of one to two years of experience in institutional food service, preferably in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or hospital setting
- Prior supervisory or lead experience in a kitchen or dietary department strongly preferred
- Knowledge of long-term care dietary regulations, therapeutic diets, and safe food handling practices
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with veterans, families, staff, and surveyors
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry food, equipment, and supplies as required, and to stand and walk for extended periods
Nice To Haves
- additional coursework in nutrition, hospitality, or food service management preferred
- Prior supervisory or lead experience in a kitchen or dietary department strongly preferred
Benefits
- Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
- Shift differential
- Weekend differential
- State of TN retirement plan (TCRS)
- 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
- State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
- State Health Wellness Program
- Paid time off (vacation)
- Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
- Bereavement Leave
- Double pay for selected holidays worked
- Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
- Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
- Free meal and drinks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
