Dietary Manager

Apple Rehab Guilford; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career development

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Short & long-term disability

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

401K retirement program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Guilford in Guilford, CT, seeks a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department in a skilled nursing setting. This salaried role focuses on program development, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance to maintain high quality care.

You will supervise staff, enforce policies, and collaborate with administration to support residents' well‑being. Serv Safe Manager certification and prior long‑term care foodservice leadership are required; generous benefits accompany this

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in long-term care foodservice or similar role.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing dietary services in healthcare.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and exercise authority responsibly.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Dietary Department within budget and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals; maintain and update where needed.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations in readiness for state surveys.
• Prepare recommendations to the Administrator on department operations.
• Foster inter-departmental communication to address and correct concerns.
• Develop staffing and direction within policy and budget guidelines.
• Exercise authority for personnel actions within department.
• Assist in conflict resolution and disciplinary recommendations.
• Promote continuing education and empowerment of staff; support transfers/promotions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Decision making

Employee development

Education

Serv Safe Manager certification

Job description

Apple Rehab Guilford -

Apple Rehab Guilford a 86 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in scenic Guilford on waterfront property along the East River. In our small and comfortable home, residents enjoy water views from their rooms and sunny atriums flooded with natural light. At Apple Rehab Guilford we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, contributing to superior outcomes and quality of care.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Opportunity: Dietary Manager, salaried, benefit eligible position

Reports To: Facility Administrator

Responsibilities: Are you a skilled Dietary Manager with a passion for excellence in healthcare? As a Dietary Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the Dietary Department's programs and activities to ensure the highest standards of quality within approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards.

• Ensures that all written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are adhered to, maintained and updated.

• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state survey.

• Prepares recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations.

• Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that any reported concerns are addressed and corrected.

• Develops the organizational structure, staffing and direction within policy and budgetary guidelines.

• Responsibly exercises authority to take necessary personnel actions for department personnel including actions impacting employment such as hire, evaluations, work assignments and schedules.

• Assists in departmental conflict resolution and makes recommendations for discipline.

• Participates in continuing education and empowerment of employees as well as makes recommendations for promotion and transfers within branches of Apple Rehab.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in long term care foodservice, or in a similar role.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing dietary services in healthcare.

• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make informed decisions and exercise authority responsibly.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.

Qualifications:

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification

• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.

• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to supervise and instruct others.

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.

• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks

Employee Benefits for 30+ Hours which may include the following:

• Scholarships and career development opportunities

• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off

• 7 paid holidays

• Health insurance benefits

• Short & long-term disability coverage

• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life insurance coverage

• 401K retirement program

• Longevity credit for dedicated service

Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.

(Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.)