Dietary Manager

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Team environment

Job summary

The Dietary Manager at Kalesta Healthcare Group in Bellevue, WA leads all food service operations for the facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality meal service, and a positive dining experience for residents. This role suits a motivated leader with a passion for nutrition, food safety, and team development.

Responsibilities include planning daily operations, managing budgets, coordinating with nursing on special diets, and maintaining sanitation standards to support residents’

Qualifications

• CDM credential or willingness to obtain within required timeframe.
• Leadership experience in dietary or food service management (healthcare or SNF preferred).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily dietary department operations
• Ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs in line with physician orders and state and federal guidelines
• Oversee meal preparation, service, and presentation to maintain high standards of quality and sanitation
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff, building a culture of teamwork and accountability
• Maintain inventory, order food and supplies, and manage the department budget
• Partner with nursing and the interdisciplinary team on special diets, allergies, and texture modifications
• Conduct routine kitchen inspections and maintain compliance with food safety regulations
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

CDM credential

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Budget management

Job description

Dietary Manager

Bellevue, WA
Full-Time | $80,000 – $100,000 per year + Benefits

Position Summary

The Dietary Manager leads all food service operations for the facility, including regulatory compliance, high-quality meal service, and a positive dining experience for residents. This role suits a motivated leader with a passion for nutrition, food safety, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily dietary department operations

• Ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs in line with physician orders and state and federal guidelines

• Oversee meal preparation, service, and presentation to maintain high standards of quality and sanitation

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff, building a culture of teamwork and accountability

• Maintain inventory, order food and supplies, and manage the department budget

• Partner with nursing and the interdisciplinary team on special diets, allergies, and texture modifications

• Conduct routine kitchen inspections and maintain compliance with food safety regulations

• Participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe

• Previous leadership experience in dietary or food service management (healthcare or SNF experience strongly preferred)

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and families

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, team-focused environment