Dietary Manager

The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary in; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community in Cary is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee Dining Services. This role involves meal preparation, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to resident satisfaction. Benefits include competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive insurance options.

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Key leadership position responsible for Dining Services operations.
• Ensures client satisfaction and compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food service department employees and manage operations.
• Plan menus and ensure meals meet nutritional needs.
• Conduct dietary QA audits quarterly.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Judgment

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 responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Dietary Manager prepares meals and manages the operations of the Dining Services Department, including staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation, in accordance with health department regulations. The Director ensures client and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost-effective management that meets and exceeds expectations. They also assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise, assign duties, and direct the work of all food service department employees, maintaining full accountability for dining services.
2. Ensure equipment maintenance and that work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, chemical handling, fire safety, and sanitation, addressing noncompliance promptly.
3. Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints and enforce 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, considering requests for time off or schedule modifications.
7. Track attendance and implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
8. Communicate and enforce policies, including rules of conduct, safety, sanitation, and HR policies, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
9. Evaluate employee performance and recommend changes to employment conditions based on evaluations.
10. Conduct dietary QA audits quarterly.
11. Plan community and individual resident menus in coordination with primary care providers, medical staff, and community staff. Organize special events as needed.
12. Ensure meals are prepared according to menus and recipes, presented attractively, and meet nutritional needs, including snacks for residents with special dietary requirements.
13. Supervise proper storage, defrosting, and preparation of food following safe and sanitary procedures.
14. Ensure excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
15. Perform duties courteously and professionally, prioritizing resident safety and satisfaction.
16. Greet visitors in a friendly manner, including residents' families, prospective residents, referral sources, vendors, and regulators.
17. Answer phones professionally, adhering to community standards.
18. Ensure compliance with regulations regarding residents' rights.
19. Ensure all employees attend required in-service training and provide additional training as needed.
20. Attend training sessions as directed by supervisors.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Flexible schedule with part-time and full-time positions, day and night shifts
• Paid orientation and training
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance
• Refer a Friend Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off

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