Certified Dietary Manager

Kensingtonrehab; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kensingtonrehab is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager and Food Services Director to lead our dietary operations in an assisted living environment in Chicago. You will oversee nutritious, appealing meals aligned with individual care plans and ensure compliant, efficient service for residents.

Join our team to foster health, wellness, and satisfaction while directing staffing, budgeting, and nutrition interventions that improve quality of life for residents in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• Current Certification as a Dietary Manager or equivalent.
• Proven management experience in dietary/healthcare food services.
• Knowledge of nutrition science and dietetics for diverse populations.
• Experience budgeting and cost control in food service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor care plans that include specialized dietary needs.
• Supervise daily food service operations, including meal prep and sanitation.
• Manage staffing schedules, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine nutritional needs and adjust menus.
• Oversee budgeting for the dietary department and cost optimization.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams on nutrition interventions and diet modifications.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Resident assessment

Food service management

Education

Dietary Manager certification

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Certified Dietary Manager and Food Services Director to lead our dietary operations with enthusiasm and expertise. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of food service within an assisted living environment, ensuring that residents receive nutritious, appealing meals tailored to their individual care plans. Your leadership will foster a positive, efficient, and compliant food service department that promotes health, wellness, and satisfaction for our residents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life through exceptional nutrition management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive care plans that incorporate specialized dietary needs such as tube feeding and diagnostic evaluation requirements.
• Supervise daily food service operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations.
• Manage the dietary department's staffing schedules, training programs, and performance evaluations to ensure a motivated and competent team.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine individualized nutritional needs, adjusting menus and care strategies accordingly.
• Oversee budgeting processes for the dietary department, ensuring cost-effective purchasing without compromising quality or nutrition standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate nutrition interventions, including health coaching and physiologically appropriate diet modifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, food safety protocols, inventory records, and compliance reports to meet regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Dietary Manager or equivalent credential from a recognized certifying body.
• Proven management experience within dietary departments or healthcare food services, preferably in assisted living or long-term care settings.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, and dietetics principles relevant to diverse resident populations.
• Experience supervising staff and managing team dynamics effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with resident assessment procedures and care planning related to nutritional needs such as tube feeding or specialized diets.
• Ability to develop budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation while maintaining high-quality service standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with a passion for improving resident well-being through innovative nutritional strategies. Join us in delivering exceptional food services that nourish both body and spirit! This role is designed for passionate professionals eager to lead with energy and make a lasting difference in residents' lives through expert dietary management.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance