Dietary Manager

Powerlink; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the foodservice operations in our healthcare facilities. The role focuses on achieving food quality, safety, and service standards while guiding training and quality control under applicable regulations.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in food and nutrition management, an associate degree, ServSafe certification, and the ability to work flexible hours. Local to Flagstaff, AZ, with strong knowledge of sanitation and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing the food and nutrition services department in healthcare or hospitality.
• Associate degree in food service management or related field.
• Must speak, read and write English fluently and have ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the foodservice department to ensure quality, safety and service standards.
• Provide leadership, training, and quality control in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Customer service

English communication

Education

Associate degree in food service management

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Dietary Manager

Powerlink has an immediate need for a dynamic, versatile and an accomplished and energetic Dietary Manager with a solid history of achievement in Restaurant and Senior Living Management to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Food Service Director manages the daily operations of the foodservice department and provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met. Responsible for all training and quality control while adhering to established policies and procedures and following all current federal, state, and local regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing the food and nutrition services department in acute care, long term care, or hospitality industry.


• Minimum education: Associate degree in food service management, food and nutrition, nutrition and dietetics technician degree, culinary arts degree, or related field.


• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.


• Current ServSafe® certification.


• Must be able to work flexible hours and days.


• Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.


• Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service, and operation of all kitchen equipment.


• Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as applicable.


• Must be local to Flagstaff and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

• Five (5) or more year's food and nutrition services management experience in healthcare and/or senior living environment