Dietary Manager

Heinzerling Community • Columbus, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Heinzerling Community is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Dietary Manager to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role manages the day-to-day operations of the dietary department, primarily for one building, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and staff follow safety and regulatory requirements. The manager supervises kitchen staff, oversees food preparation, ensures meals meet dietary requirements, and orders food.

The position is scheduled for the first shift, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The base pay is $23.25 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential.

Heinzerling Community is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has provided care to children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. Its work emphasizes person-centered care, dignity, community integration, and meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree, or equivalent education or training in a related field.
• Three years of experience in food service, or equivalent education or training.
• Complete Serve Safe training within six months of starting.
• Functional computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary staff and create staff schedules.
• Hire, train, and evaluate employees; address employee situations and concerns, consulting leadership and HR as needed.
• Conduct general staff orientation and oversee and implement on-the-job orientation for supervisors, trayline and dish-machine operators, and cooks.
• Present dietary in-services and attend and conduct department meetings.
• Oversee food production and delivery to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicaid, Life Safety, licensure, and Department of Health requirements.
• Resolve day-to-day operational problems and issues with supply representatives, including discrepancies, quality, and deliveries.
• Prepare and order monthly office supplies, chemical supplies, adaptive equipment, and food supplies.
• Manage health inspections as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with a 50% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Immediate access to paid time off (PTO).
• Employee wellness program with on-site health screenings.
• Employee discounts through the ADP LifeSmart program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree