Dining Services Department Manager (CDM or DSS Certification Preferred)
About The Position
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Certified Dining Services Department Manager to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The role oversees the food service program at a single site, maintaining high standards for food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The manager ensures that services follow facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies. The position leads and supports the food service team, maintains accurate operational records, conducts training and quality-control activities, and communicates directives from facility and HCSG leadership. The manager may also perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. This role requires consistent attendance, positive and courteous interactions, and compliance with sanitation, infection-control, safety, and vaccination policies. Residency within the service area is required.
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Dietetic Services Supervisor (DSS) credential, or a four-year degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- 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.
- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products.
- Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports such as web-based reporting.
- Residency within the service area is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate 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.
- 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 the food service program at a single site, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
- Ensure services follow 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, handle cleaning solutions safely, and promptly report equipment needs or malfunctions.
- Follow infection-control, universal-precaution, and handwashing procedures.
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
- Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Free telemedicine services on Day 1.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k).
- Access to PNC EarnedIt for early pay.
- Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
- Free prescription discount program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Nationwide transfer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
