Dietary Manager

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; East York (PA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. seeks a Dietary Manager to lead the food service operation at a nursing center, delivering high-quality meals and exceptional resident experiences.

As part of the nursing center management team, you will supervise the Food and Nutrition staff, manage menus and budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while coordinating events and quality improvements. This role requires collaboration with administrators and a focus on patient/resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in food service management, culinary arts, hospitality or nutrition preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience in commercial/volume food service management required.
• Must have Serve Safe and other certifications in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the nursing center.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Food and Nutrition team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure menus and recipes follow dietary requirements for residents.
• Oversee meal service across locations and times.
• Plan and execute special events and marketing events.
• Manage department budget.
• Conduct quality improvements, audits, and rounds to improve service.

Skills

Food service management experience

ServSafe certification

Team supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in food service management, culinary arts, hospitality or nutrition

Certified Dietary Manager

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall food service function within the nursing center with the goal of providing exceptional service to residents/patients, employees and visitors. As a collaborative member of the nursing center management team, the Dietary Manager supports practices that focus on improving clinical, resident/patient, personnel and business excellence.

• Reports to Nursing Home Administrator
• Supervise the Food and Nutrition team to include hiring, orienting, training, and performance management.
• Maintain the Food and Nutrition personnel schedule to ensure adequate staffing.
• Assure menus, recipes and menu systems are followed to prepare meals, snacks and nourishments in accordance to prescribed resident/patient diets and requests;
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and service of meals, snacks and nourishments in various dining locations and times.
• Plan and execute special events, celebrations, and marketing events.
• Operate the Food and Nutrition department within budget.
• Conduct quality improvement functions, including audits, interviews and rounds with residents/patients, department personnel and co-workers to identify opportunities for improved customer service, food production, dining program enhancements, etc.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in food service management, culinary arts, hospitality or nutrition preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience in commercial/volume food service management required.
• Must have Serve Safe and other certifications in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the nursing center.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $67,000.00 - USD $68,000.00 /Yr.