Dining Services Department Manager (CDM or DSS Certification Preferred)

Healthcare Services Group•Elk Grove, 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, effective inventory management, food safety, and positive customer service. The role requires following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services. The manager leads and supports the food service team, maintains accurate records, conducts staff training and quality-control activities, and performs dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The role also involves communicating directives to HCSG staff, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, reporting equipment needs or malfunctions, and providing courteous, cooperative service to residents, guests, client staff, and colleagues. Pay starts at $40.00 per hour and may vary based on location, experience, staffing needs, and other business factors.

Requirements

A Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, Dietetic Services Supervisor (DSS) credential, or 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 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 is required.

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.
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, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
Lead and support the food service team to meet 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 and ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions; report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.