Certified Dietary Manager

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Uniforms

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation operates the NHC HealthCare Greenwood facility, where the Certified Dietary Manager leads the Food & Nutrition Services Department. The role oversees scheduling, inventory, food orders, and education while ensuring quality meals and compliance with budget guidelines and clinical support to the Registered Dietitian.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination with FNS partners, and potential state-specific certification requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in administration will be helpful; however, it is not required.
• At least one year experience in clinical will be helpful; however, it is not required.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise and secure the cooperation of the FNS partners.
• May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
• May be required to be licensed and/or certified as required by specific state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department by completing schedules, inventories, and food orders.
• Provide ongoing education and ensure quality food preparation and service to all customers.
• Meet budgetary guidelines and assist the Registered Dietitian with clinical duties.
• Assist with budget planning and maintaining cost records.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Budget awareness

Tools

Food Handlers Certificate

Sanitation Course

State licensing requirements

Job description

Certified Dietary Manager

The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Job duties include managing the department by completing schedules, completing inventory and food orders, providing ongoing education, ensuring quality food preparation and service to all customers, while meeting budgetary guidelines, and assisting the Registered Dietitian with clinical duties. Experience required.

Position

The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Job duties include managing the department by completing schedules, completing inventory and food orders, providing ongoing education, ensuring quality food preparation and service to all customers, while meeting budgetary guidelines, and assisting the Registered Dietitian with clinical duties. Experience required.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in administration will be helpful; however, it is not required.
• At least one year experience in clinical will be helpful; however, it is not required.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise and secure the cooperation of the FNS partners.
• May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
• May be required to be licensed and/or certified as required by specific state guidelines.

If there is no Director of Dietary, the Dietary Manager is responsible for the total operation of the Dietary Department.

Position Highlights

• Plans, directs, and supervises all dietary functions and partners.
• Responsible for the preparation and service of nutritious meals for all customers, considering any special diet requirements and individual food preferences. Responsible for obtaining menu approval if not a Registered Dietitian.
• Responsible for food and supply purchases and for maintaining cost records. Responsible for meeting budget guidelines for food, supply, labor, and total budget and participates in budget planning.
• Responsible for equipment purchases, maintaining equipment records, notification to the maintenance department of equipment not operating properly, and in preparation of preventive maintenance sheets. Interviews, hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary partners. Schedules work hours and assignments, and reviews and checks work assignments.
• Evaluates work performance and completes periodic evaluations of dietary partners. Maintains the personnel records of the dietary partners.

Compensation and Benefits

• NHC offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

NHC HealthCare Greenwood is located at 437 East Cambridge Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.