Certified Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Cedarburg, WI

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About The Position

The Certified Dietary Manager leads the dining department at a long-term care facility and oversees the food service program at a single site. The role focuses on food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service while following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains records, conducts training and quality-control activities, and may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.

The position also requires effective communication with client managers, building occupants, administrators, HCSG staff, residents, and guests. The manager helps maintain a sanitary and safe workplace by following infection-control and handwashing procedures, using protective gear, and handling cleaning solutions safely. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is required.
• Obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
• Obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports such as web-based reports.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including coursework in food service or restaurant management.
• Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
• May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food service program at a single site, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
• Follow facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
• Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment using HCSG computer software.
• Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions.
• Perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.
• Effectively communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
• Use protective gear and ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions.
• Promptly report equipment needs or malfunctions.
• Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
• Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Free telemedicine services starting on day one.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k).
• PNC EarnedIt pay access.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Nationwide transfer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed