Dietary Manager

ALG Senior; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community seeks a Dietary Manager to oversee Dining Services, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance. This role encompasses meal preparation, staff management, and menu planning in a dynamic healthcare environment, alongside maintaining high food quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive wage package

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation/training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food services and dietary needs.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dining services department.
• Plan menus and ensure compliance with nutrition standards.
• Manage staffing, including hiring and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sanitation

Budget Management

Education

Relevant dietary management certification

Job description

Brief Description

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 actively 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 with efficient, cost-effective management that meets and exceeds expectations. Assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign duties, and direct the work of all food service department employees with full accountability for dining services.
• Maintain equipment and work areas, ensure safety, sanitation, and infection control, promptly addressing noncompliance. Manage food costs within budget and maintain inventory control.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
• Interview, recommend hiring, and orient new staff.
• Schedule staff, exercise discretion in creating schedules, and handle requests for time off or schedule modifications.
• Track attendance and implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Enforce policies and procedures, including safety, sanitation, and conduct rules; provide corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Evaluate staff performance and recommend employment adjustments accordingly.
• Complete quarterly dietary QA audits.
• Plan community and individual resident menus in coordination with medical staff and residents' primary care providers. Organize special events as needed.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to menu and recipes, presented attractively, and meet nutritional standards. Provide snacks for residents with dietary needs. Supervise proper food storage, defrosting, and preparation procedures.
• Ensure excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Perform duties courteously and professionally, prioritizing resident safety and satisfaction.
• Greet visitors warmly, including residents' families, prospective residents, referral sources, vendors, and regulators.
• Answer phones professionally, adhering to community standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Ensure all employees attend required trainings and provide in-service sessions as needed.
• Attend training sessions as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

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