Dietary Manager

Acadia Healthcare•Chantilly, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is anticipated to open Spring 2026 and will offer Residential Crisis Stabilization Services for adolescents ages 12-17 in a 16-bed facility. The Dietary Manager is responsible for r outine food preparation and delivery services of cold or hot foods in the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Responsibilities

Direct the day to day tasks of other dietary department staff.
Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.
Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility.
Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menu.
Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.
Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.
Guide or direct staff in food preparation and service.
Assist in the orientation of new staff and provide ongoing training for dietary staff.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.