Dietary Manager

Cedar Mountain House in; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an exceptional assisted living community as a Dietary Manager. This key leadership role involves overseeing the Dining Services Department, ensuring that every resident's dietary needs are met with care and precision. You will manage meal preparation, staff supervision, and compliance with health regulations, all while fostering a positive environment for residents. If you are passionate about nutrition and enjoy making a difference in people's lives, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to lead a team in providing exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation/training

Major medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Refer a Friend Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dietary management or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Dining Services and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Manage staffing, food ordering, and menu planning to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Management

Menu Planning

Customer Service

Staff Management

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Culinary Arts

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Dietary Manager (Healthcare)

About our community
We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create the best life for all we serve.

Position summary
The Dietary Manager is a key leadership position directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Dietary Manager is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department, including staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost-effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for supervising, assigning duties and tasks while directing the work of all food service department employees with full accountability of dining services department.
2. Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any noncompliance.
3. Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints and strict inventory control.
4. Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
5. Interview, make hiring recommendations, and orient new staff.
6. Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.
7. Responsible for tracking attendance and effectively carrying out disciplinary action where appropriate.
8. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including the employer's policies and procedures dealing with rules of employee conduct, safety and sanitation policies, and other human resource policies.
9. Evaluate performance and effectively recommend changes to terms and conditions of employment based on evaluations.
10. Complete dietary QA audits on a quarterly basis.
11. Plan Community and individual resident menus as ordered by the primary care provider in coordination with Affinity staff and medical staff if necessary. Plan special events as needed.
12. Ensure meals are prepared according to menu and recipes. Food is to be prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented attractively.
13. Ensure that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs.
14. Supervise and ensure that food is stored safely; defrosted and prepared in keeping with safe and sanitary procedures.
15. Responsible for ensuring that all employees provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
16. Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
17. Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
18. Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner.
19. Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
20. Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights.
21. Responsible for ensuring that employees attend all required in-service trainings and provide in-service trainings as needed.
22. Attend training sessions as directed by supervisor.

Benefits
Competitive wage package (pay rate is based on experience)
Flexible schedule, part-time & full-time positions available, day & night shifts
Paid orientation/training
Benefits (major medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance)
Refer a Friend Bonus Program
Paid Time Off

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