Dietary Manager
About The Position
The Full-Time Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the hospital's Nutritional Services Department. This position ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and nutritionally appropriate meals to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations. The Dietary Manager oversees food service personnel, menu planning, inventory management, budgeting, and quality assurance activities to support excellent patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. May step in as cook when applicable. This role collaborates with clinical staff and dietitians to meet specialized dietary needs and promotes a culture of service excellence, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the department. This position may require weekend and holiday work if needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous supervisory or management experience in healthcare food service required.
- Current Food Handler Certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
- ServSafe Manager or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred.
- Bi-Lingual a plus.
Responsibilities
- Overall operation and management of the hospital's Nutritional Services Department.
- Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and nutritionally appropriate meals to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
- Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
- Overseeing food service personnel, menu planning, inventory management, budgeting, and quality assurance activities.
- Collaborating with clinical staff and dietitians to meet specialized dietary needs.
- Promoting a culture of service excellence, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Stepping in as cook when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
