Dietary Manager

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Rutherfordton, NC

7d•$47,000 - $50,000

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 Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The role follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent, quality dining services. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records using HCSG computer software, and conducts staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions. The manager may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. This position also requires effective communication with client managers, facility occupants, administrators, and HCSG staff; adherence to sanitation and infection-control procedures; and prompt reporting of equipment needs or malfunctions. Compensation is USD $47,000–$50,000 per year. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

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.
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.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Able to work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain records and complete required reports, including web-based reporting.
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, 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.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
Oversee food service operations at a single site, maintaining food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service while following facility menus, applicable 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 to maintain a sanitary environment.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform all other duties as assigned.