Assistant Dietary Manager

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group in Daly City is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager with strong SNF or healthcare dietary background to support operations and lead a team. You will help plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure meals align with orders and resident needs.

Join a facility focused on quality care and resident satisfaction, with opportunities to grow into higher-level leadership and pursue CDM certification. Competitive pay and collaborative leadership await.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or healthcare dietary setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare dietary requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• CDM certification not required.
• Willingness to pursue CDM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of the dietary department.
• Support scheduling, assignments, and department coverage.
• Help supervise, train, and mentor staff.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and physician orders.
• Assist with menu planning and special dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietitians, and leadership.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and documentation.
• Support audits, quality assurance, and dietary records.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory management and supplies.
• Address resident concerns and ensure positive dining experiences.
• Provide leadership when the Dietary Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Staff training

Communication

Food safety

Healthcare dietary knowledge

CDM pursuit

Multitasking

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Assistant Dietary Manager – Skilled Nursing Facility

Pay: $29.00–$31.00 per hour

Are you an experienced dietary professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and organized Assistant Dietary Manager to support the daily operations of our dietary department and help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals and excellent service.

This is a great opportunity for someone with Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or healthcare dietary experience who wants to grow into a leadership role.

What You’ll Do

As the Assistant Dietary Manager, you will work closely with the Dietary Manager to support the department and ensure efficient, compliant, and resident-focused operations.

• Assist with the daily operations of the dietary department

• Support the Dietary Manager with staff scheduling, assignments, and department coverage

• Help supervise, train, and mentor dietary staff

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to residents' dietary needs and physician orders

• Assist with menu planning and special dietary requirements

• Work closely with nursing staff, dietitians, and facility leadership

• Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations

• Assist with documentation, audits, quality assurance, and dietary records

• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards

• Help maintain adequate food supplies and support inventory management

• Address resident concerns and help ensure a positive dining experience

• Provide department leadership and support when the Dietary Manager is unavailable

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or healthcare dietary setting required

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

• Knowledge of food safety, nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare dietary requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• ServSafe certification preferred

• CDM certification is not required

• Willingness and ability to work toward obtaining Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is strongly preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $29.00–$31.00 per hour

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity to grow into a higher-level dietary leadership role

• Professional development opportunities

• Resident-centered work environment

• Work alongside an experienced Dietary Manager and healthcare team

• Join a facility recognized for its commitment to quality care

A Great Opportunity to Grow

You don't have to be a CDM today to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone with the right healthcare dietary experience, leadership potential, and willingness to pursue CDM certification.

2026 AHCA Bronze Quality Award Recipient

Join a team recognized nationally for its commitment to quality care, leadership development, and continuous improvement.