Assistant Dietary Manager

Riverside; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to oversee meal service in a healthcare setting. You will supervise staff, monitor production, ensure sanitation, and support CMS-related requirements, while maintaining clear communication with the Dining Manager.

The role emphasizes organization, dependability, and teamwork across shifts, with duties spanning operations, reporting, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare dining or food service is preferred.
• Familiarity with kitchen operations and sanitation standards is advantageous.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record-keeping are expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily meal production and service to ensure quality and consistency.
• Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules.
• Verify meals are prepared, plated, and served according to facility standards.
• Maintain sanitation procedures for the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with CMS-related tracking, documentation, and audits.
• Use facility systems to enter, track, and update reports; prepare basic reports.
• Communicate updates on production, sanitation status, and issues to the Dining Manager.
• Assist with inventory, ordering support, and daily operational tasks.

Skills

Healthcare dining

Food service

Kitchen operations

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability 50lbs

Weekend availability

Job description

Join our compassionate healthcare team as an Assistant Dietary Manager, where your leadership and nutrition expertise directly enhance residents' health and quality of life. If you're organized, service-driven, and reliable, we want you to support daily operations and ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant meal service. The ideal candidate willmonitormeal production, uphold sanitation standards,assistwith CMS-related requirements,leadand support staff,andmaintainclear communication with the Dining Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Monitoring (Healthcare Dining)
• Monitor daily meal production and service to ensure quality and consistency
• Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules
• Verify meals are prepared, plated, and served according to facility standards

Kitchen & Production Oversight

• Support the meal production process from prep through service
• Assist with meal counts, production adjustments, and workflow organization
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food items

Sanitation & Food Safety

• Maintain and enforce sanitation procedures for the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure correct cleaning schedules for equipment, work surfaces, and restrooms (as applicable)
• Support safe food handling practices and temperature control procedures

Staff Support & Leadership

• Train, coach, and guide staff to meet performance expectations
• Provide coverage as needed and support teamwork across shifts
• Maintain a positive, respectful work environment and support collaboration

CMS / Compliance Support

• Assist with tracking, documentation, and compliance activities for CMS
• Support required logs, records, and audits
• Ensure staff follow compliance-related policies and procedures

Computer Literacy & Reporting

• Use facility systems to enter, track, and update reports
• Prepare basic reports and documentation for the Dining Manager or leadership team
• Maintain accurate records (as required by the role)

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate clearly with the Dining Manager, staff, and other departments
• Provide timely updates on production, sanitation status, and issues/concerns
• Support a professional, service-focused approach with residents/patients and families

Other Duties (as assigned)

• Assist with inventory, ordering support, and daily operational tasks (if applicable)
• Help ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready

Required Qualifications

• -Experience: At least 2 years' experience in healthcare dining, food service, or kitchen operations preferred
• -Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare food service standards and documentation preferred
• -Computer Skills: Comfortable with computers
• -Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• -Teamwork: Works well with others; supports leadership and collaboration
• -Physical Requirements: Ability to lift [50lbs] and stand/walk for extended periods
• -Availability: Ability to work required shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements (General)

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to [50lbs] occasionally (and perform repetitive tasks as needed)
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures