Certified Dietary Services Department Manager (TEMPORARY)

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Certified Dietary Services Department Manager to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The role oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The manager follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent, quality dining services. This is a temporary, full-time position with an expected end date of December 26, 2026, and a potential extension of up to 60 days. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records, conducts training and quality control, communicates directives, and helps perform dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher duties as needed. The position requires compliance with sanitation and infection-control procedures, consistent attendance, and courteous interactions with residents, guests, client staff, and colleagues.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.
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 and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports, including web-based reporting.
Residency within the service area.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Culinary Arts will be considered.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, ensuring 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.
Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
Use protective gear, safely mix and use cleaning solutions, and promptly report equipment needs or malfunctions.
Follow infection-control, universal-precaution, 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 other duties as assigned.