Dietary Manager

Journey; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Free Life Insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Journey is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department in a long-term care setting, ensuring safe, clean, and sanitary food service, meal planning, regulatory compliance, and effective team management.

This leadership role focuses on delivering nutritious meals, supervising staff, and maintaining quality standards while collaborating with facility teams. A CDM certification and supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required or able to obtain per state requirements.
• Experience supervising food service in institutional long-term care or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the dietary department, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary environment and nutritionally balanced meals.
• Lead and develop the dietary team, collaborate with facility staff, and manage budgets and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Food service supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDM certification

Job description

Join our team as a Dietary Manager, where you’ll lead the overall operations of the dietary department, ensuring safe, clean, and sanitary food service. In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee meal planning, regulatory compliance, and team management to provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents. If you’re passionate about food service and team leadership.

About Us

Welcome toJourney, where the community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard.

Our Vision

Change the world, one heart at a time.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team. Our empowered and dedicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction. Being a part of your Journey is our privilege.

The Heartbeat of Journey

Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and meet state requirements for certification.
• Food services supervisory experience in an institutional long-term care or hospital setting is preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of the dietary department while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment while ensuring nutritionally balanced meals meet regulatory and dietary guidelines.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and develop the dietary team, collaborate with facility staff, and manage budgets and operational goals to maintain high-quality food service.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Free Life Insurance

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

#JointheJourney

We are committed to equal opportunity. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please contact HR.

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