Dietary Manager

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a Dietary Manager to supervise a dietary team and direct the department's daily operations in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures quality nutritional services are provided consistently.

The position requires a dietetics or food service management degree, ServeSafe certification, and strong organizational and communication skills to lead a diverse team in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals and creating menus while meeting food safety regulations and providing nutritional information.
• Degree in dietetics or food service management or related field.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel; ability to manage multiple projects across a diverse team.
• Knowledgeable about Quality Assurance/Improvement and state/federal surveys.
• Excellent organizational, energetic, and motivational skills; ability to supervise assistants and communicate in English.
• Three years’ experience supervising staff.
• ServeSafe certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Manages all Dietary staff and ensures accountability to all standards.
• Ensures healthy, nutritious food choices for residents.
• Ensures food handling precautions are followed at all times.
• Provides training and development to Dietary staff on meal planning, preparation, and sanitation.
• Plans and manages menus and variety of meal options.
• Keeps kitchen stocked with food, supplies, and equipment.
• Operates kitchen in a clean, safe, sanitary manner.

Skills

Staff supervision

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

Dietetics degree

Food service management degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Summary

The primary role of Dietary Manager is to supervise a team of Dietary staff and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and assures that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis.

Summary

The primary role of Dietary Manager is to supervise a team of Dietary staff and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and assures that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Manages all Dietary staff and ensures accountability to all standards.
• Ensures that healthy and nutritious food selections are available to all residents.
• Ensures that all food handling precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Responsible for providing training and development to all Dietary staff such as meal planning, meal preparation, and sanitary/ cleanliness.
• Plans and manages creative menus and variety of meal choices.
• Ensures the kitchen is properly stocked with food, supplies, and equipment.
• Operates kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Qualifications

Must have experience in preparing meals, putting menus together, meeting food safety regulations and providing nutritional information.

Must have degree in dietetics or food service management or related field.

Must have working knowledge (experience preferred) with various software programs such as WORD, OUTLOOK and EXCEL. Must be able to manage multiple projects and work with all disciplines in a challenging multi-cultural environment.

Must be knowledgeable of Quality Assurance/Improvement process as well as state/federal regulations and surveys.

Must be highly organized, energetic, and motivated. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to supervise a staff of assistants. Must be able to speak and write the English language.

This position requires 3 years’ experience in an industry including supervision of staff.

Must have successfully completed a ServeSafe certification program.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment

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