Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Asheville, NC

5d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dietary Manager, also referred to as a Food Service Director or Dining Services Director, to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The role oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The manager 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 operational records, conducts training and quality-control activities, and may perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher as needed. The position involves communication with client managers, facility occupants, and administrators, as well as maintaining a sanitary and safe food-service environment. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

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.
Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
Must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including coursework in food service or restaurant management.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, or as required by state and county law.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team in meeting quality and safety standards.
Oversee the food service program at a single site, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
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, safely mix and use cleaning solutions, and promptly report equipment needs or malfunctions.
Follow infection-control, universal-precaution, and handwashing procedures.
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Complete other duties as assigned.