Certified Dietary Manager

Heritagegardenshrc; Oskaloosa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department's operations, ensuring quality food service and nutritional care. This role involves managing food ordering, preparation, and staff supervision while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a certification in food safety and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of residents through exceptional dietary management.

Benefits

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Certification in food safety required by state regulations.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in dietary department desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary department functions for quality food service.
• Ensure safe food handling and maintain food preparation standards.

Skills

Food safety certification

Supervisory experience

Education

Dietary manager training program

Job description

Manage the overall functions of the dietary department to ensure the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the food service director.
2. Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director.
3. Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used.
4. Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
5. Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certification in food safety as required by state regulations. Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred.
2. Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department desirable.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends departmental head meetings at the discretion of the food service director, and other center meetings and sits on required committees.
2. Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
3. Works dietary staff job routines when assigned or as needed.
4. Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

BENEFITS

1. 401K
2. Annual evaluations
3. Dental insurance
4. Disability insurance
5. Electronic documentation
6. Employee appreciation events
7. Health insurance
8. Life insurance
9. Paid time off
10. Tuition reimbursement
11. Vision insurance