Dietary Manager

The Waters; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Greencastle is seeking a Dietary Services Manager to lead daily food service operations in a long‑term care setting. You will supervise dietary staff, coordinate therapeutic diets with the RD, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality resident meals.

The role requires knowledge of clinical nutrition, food safety, and team leadership, with a focus on resident satisfaction and cost control. This is an on‑site position in Greencastle, IN.

Qualifications

• CDM certification through ANFP preferred or required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• At least 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare or assisted living.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required based on state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Maintain staffing and promote a positive, team‑oriented work environment.
• Develop menus with the Registered Dietitian based on nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and resident preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are accurately prepared and served.
• Monitor resident diet orders and participate in care plan meetings as needed.
• Oversee meal preparation, portioning, presentation, and timely service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP standards.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, waste, and costs within budget.
• Maintain required documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and diet lists.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA, health department, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDM certification (ANFP)

Degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality preferred

ServSafe certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Dietary Services Manager – Healthcare Food Service at The Waters of Greencastle

Position Summary

The Dietary Services Manager oversees daily food service operations in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. This role leads dietary staff, coordinates menus and therapeutic diets, ensures food safety and regulatory compliance, and supports residents' nutritional needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Develop menus with the Registered Dietitian based on nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and resident preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are accurately prepared and served.
• Monitor resident diet orders and participate in care plan meetings as needed.
• Oversee meal preparation, portioning, presentation, and timely service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, infection control, and HACCP standards.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, waste, and costs within budget.
• Maintain required documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and diet lists.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA, health department, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through ANFP preferred or required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in nutrition, food service, or hospitality preferred.
• At least 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare or in an assisted living facility.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, scheduling, and inventory management skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required based on state regulations.