Dietary Manager

iCare Health Network•East Windsor, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Manager supervises Dietary staff and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The manager ensures quality nutritional services are provided daily and that healthy, nutritious food selections are available to residents. The role also oversees food safety, staff training and development, menu planning, kitchen inventory, and the cleanliness and safe operation of the kitchen.

Requirements

Experience preparing meals, developing menus, meeting food safety regulations, and providing nutritional information.
Degree in dietetics, food service management, or a related field.
Working knowledge of software programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel; experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work with all disciplines in a challenging, multicultural environment.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes and state and federal regulations and surveys.
Highly organized, energetic, and motivated.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to supervise staff of assistants.
Ability to speak and write English.
Three years of industry experience, including staff supervision.
Successful completion of a ServeSafe certification program.

Responsibilities

Manage Dietary staff and ensure accountability to applicable standards.
Ensure healthy and nutritious food selections are available to residents.
Ensure food-handling precautions are followed at all times.
Provide training and development to Dietary staff in areas such as meal planning, meal preparation, and sanitation and cleanliness.
Plan and manage creative menus and a variety of meal choices.
Ensure the kitchen is stocked with food, supplies, and equipment.
Operate the kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.