Certified Dietary Services Department Manager (TEMPORARY)

Healthcare Services Group•Corvallis, OR

20h

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. This temporary, full-time position is expected to end on December 26, 2026, with a potential extension of up to 60 days. The manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The role follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains records, conducts staff training and quality control, and may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The role also involves communicating client and facility directives, maintaining a sanitary environment, using protective gear and cleaning solutions safely, and reporting equipment needs or malfunctions. Consistent attendance, punctuality, timely task completion, and courteous interactions with colleagues, residents, guests, and client staff are expected. HCSG lists free telemedicine services on Day 1, paid holidays and vacation, access to PNC EarnedIt and financial wellness support through PNC Workplace Banking, a free prescription discount program, and employee assistance programs. Some benefits are not available in Arkansas.

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 and 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 Nutrition, Dietetics, or Culinary Arts will be considered.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision is preferred.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, maintaining food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, applicable 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 and ensure cleaning solutions are safely mixed and used; report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
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 through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.