Dining Services Department Manager (CDM or DSS Certification Preferred)

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$35 - $40•Onsite

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 single-site food service program, ensuring high food quality, effective inventory management, food safety, and strong customer service. The role requires compliance with facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies. The pay rate is USD $35.00–$40.00 per hour; actual wages may vary based on location, experience, staffing needs, and other business factors. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records using HCSG computer software, and conducts staff training, quality-control activities, and in-service sessions. The manager may also perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The position requires safe food-service and cleaning practices, consistent attendance, effective communication, and courteous interactions with residents, guests, client staff, coworkers, and supervisors. 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 or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to 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.

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.
Completion of an approved sanitation and safety course may be required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, maintaining food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Ensure adherence to facility menus, applicable 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 activities, and in-service sessions.
Perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.
Communicate client manager, building occupant, and administrator directives 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.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests, representing HCSG positively.
Complete other duties as assigned.