Dietary Manager

Goodworks Unlimited • Somerville, MA

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About The Position

The Dietary Manager oversees daily food service operations to ensure safe, nutritious, appealing meals that meet residents’ or patients’ dietary needs. The position supervises dietary staff, manages purchasing and inventory, maintains sanitation standards, and coordinates with the registered dietitian and care team.

The role involves supervising food preparation and meal service; implementing menus and prescribed diets, including allergy and texture modifications; managing staff; monitoring food safety and sanitation; and maintaining records. The Dietary Manager also addresses meal preferences and concerns, supports inspections and audits, coordinates equipment maintenance, and follows facility policies and applicable food service requirements.

Work takes place in a kitchen environment and involves frequent standing and walking, exposure to heat and cold, and moving food or supplies. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service operations, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or long-term care.
• Food protection certification as required for the position.
• Knowledge of food safety, special diets, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Related education or training.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential, preferred or required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and meal service to ensure quality, proper portions, and timely delivery.
• Implement menus and prescribed diets in coordination with the registered dietitian, including food allergies and texture modifications.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Order food and supplies, maintain inventory, and control costs and waste.
• Maintain dietary records, cleaning schedules, temperature logs, and staff training documentation.
• Address meal preferences and concerns with residents, patients, families, and staff.
• Support inspections and audits and complete corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Follow facility policies and applicable food service requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED