Dietary Manager - FT Salaried

Mount Regis Center • Salem, VA

4d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. This role requires extensive experience with managing a kitchen that serves 120 people per meal, 365 days a year, and a team of 4 staff members. The position involves ordering supplies, maintaining a budget, and managing a team. The company emphasizes a fun work environment with monthly drawings, events, snacks, and employee recognition programs, along with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Extensive experience with managing a kitchen that serves 120 people per meal, 365 days a year & 4 staff members.
• Experience with ordering from suppliers like US Foods, Coke, etc.
• Experience maintaining a budget.
• Experience managing a team of 4.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Time
• Medical (three tiers)
• Dental
• Vision
• STD (employer paid)
• LTD
• Life Insurance (employer paid)
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 eight-hour Vacation Days
• 24 hours Personal Time
• 6 eight-hour Sick Days
• 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days
• Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)
• 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

What This Job Offers

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