Dining Services Department Manager (CDM or DSS Certification Preferred)

Healthcare Services Group•Pomona, CA

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality, effective inventory management, food safety, and strong customer service. The role requires following 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. They may also perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher as needed. The position involves communicating with client managers, facility administrators, staff, residents, and guests; maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment; and completing other duties as assigned. The posted pay rate is USD $32.00–$34.00 per hour. Residency within the service area is required. The job includes physical activity such as standing, sitting, bending, walking, and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, as well as working around food and cleaning products and performing repetitive tasks continuously.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification 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 and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing 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.
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

Oversee the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
Lead and support the food service team in meeting quality and safety standards.
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 precautions, and handwashing procedures 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.