Assistant Manager Dietary Services

Riverside; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to lead daily operations in healthcare dining, monitor production, and ensure quality and safety across meals. You will supervise staff, uphold sanitation standards, and support CMS compliance while coordinating with the Dining Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare dining, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to manage production and documentation with accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Healthcare dining or kitchen operations experience preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare food service standards and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily meal production and service to ensure quality and consistency.
• Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety procedures in kitchen and dining areas.
• Train, coach, and support staff to meet performance expectations.
• Assist CMS-related tracking, logs, and audits as required.
• Use facility systems to enter, track, and update reports for the Dining Manager.
• Communicate clearly with Dining Manager and departments; provide timely updates.

Skills

Healthcare dining experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

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