Dietary Manager

Aspire Senior Living Platte City•Platte City, MO

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About The Position

Aspire Senior Living Platte City is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead its dietary department. The Dietary Manager oversees daily food service operations to ensure residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming dining environment. The role supervises dietary staff, coordinates meal service, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, manages inventory, and ensures compliance with residents’ dietary needs and regulatory requirements. The manager partners with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ nutritional needs, preferences, therapeutic diets, and physician orders. The position also supports a positive, resident-centered dining experience grounded in hospitality, dignity, and respect. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification or equivalent credential required.
Knowledge of food service regulations, sanitation standards, therapeutic diets, and basic nutrition principles.
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively supervise and develop a dietary team.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and dietary management systems.
Commitment to resident-centered service, professionalism, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Previous dietary leadership or supervisory experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or another healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, train, and support Dietary Cooks, Dietary Aides, and other dietary team members.
Coordinate daily meal preparation, service, portion control, and cleanup.
Partner with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ nutritional needs, preferences, therapeutic diets, and physician orders.
Ensure meals are prepared and served accurately, safely, and on schedule.
Monitor food temperatures, storage, sanitation, and infection-prevention practices.
Maintain appropriate food and supply inventory and coordinate ordering with approved vendors.
Monitor department expenses and assist with maintaining budget expectations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food service and sanitation regulations.
Conduct routine dietary department inspections and address identified concerns.
Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Respond promptly and professionally to resident and family dining concerns or requests.
Promote a positive, resident-centered dining experience focused on hospitality, dignity, and respect.
Provide ongoing education and training to dietary staff regarding food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.