Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Palm Harbor, FL

20d

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking 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 Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains accurate operational records using HCSG computer software, conducts staff training and quality-control activities, and communicates directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators. The role may also involve performing the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher. The manager helps maintain a sanitary and safe environment, including following infection-control practices and using protective gear and cleaning solutions safely. Candidates must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies and reside within the service area. The position requires extended periods of standing, sitting, bending, and walking; routine repetitive tasks; and the ability to work around food and cleaning products. It also requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including coursework in food service or restaurant management, is preferred.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision is preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is preferred or may be required by state and county law.
Obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
Obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
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 the ability to maintain records and complete required reports, including web-based reporting.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
Residency within the service area is required.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
Oversee the site food service program, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Ensure compliance with facility menus, applicable 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 activities, and in-service sessions.
Perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher 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 procedures, universal precautions, and handwashing practices to maintain a sanitary environment.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.