Dietary Manager
About The Position
The Dietary Manager leads the overall operations of the dietary department, ensuring safe, clean, and sanitary food service. The role oversees meal planning, regulatory compliance, and team management to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. The manager plans, organizes, and directs daily departmental operations; maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; and ensures meals are nutritionally balanced and consistent with regulatory and dietary guidelines. The position also involves leading and developing the dietary team, collaborating with facility staff, and managing budgets and operational goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification and meeting state requirements for certification.
Nice To Haves
- Food services supervisory experience in an institutional long-term care or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of the dietary department.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary food-service environment.
- Ensure meals are nutritionally balanced and meet regulatory and dietary guidelines.
- Lead and develop the dietary team.
- Collaborate with facility staff.
- Manage budgets and operational goals to maintain high-quality food service.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Quarterly raises.
- United Healthcare Insurance.
- Free Life Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
