Dining Services Department Manager

Healthcare Services Group•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dining Services Department 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 standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The role requires adherence to facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services consistently. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains records, conducts staff training and quality control, and communicates directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff. The manager may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The position also involves maintaining a sanitary environment, following infection-control procedures, and representing HCSG positively in interactions with residents, guests, and colleagues. Starting pay is $39.00 per hour. Pay may vary based on location, experience, staffing needs, and other business factors. 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.
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 and 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 reports, including web-based reporting.
Residency within the service area.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team in meeting quality and safety standards.
Oversee food service at a single site, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow 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, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.