Dietary Manager

Icarehn; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Icarehn is seeking a Dietary Manager to supervise the Dietary staff and ensure the operation of the Department meets federal, state, and local standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in dietetics or food service management and at least 3 years of experience in the industry, including supervision. This role offers a generous salary, health benefits, and a collaborative work environment. If you are organized, energetic, and motivated, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food service management, including staff supervision.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes and state/federal regulations.
• ServeSafe certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Dietary staff and manage the Dietary Department.
• Ensure accountability and adherence to food safety standards.
• Plan and manage creative menus and ensure kitchen supplies are stocked.

Skills

Meal planning

Food safety regulations

Communication skills

Supervision

Organization

Education

Degree in dietetics or food service management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dietary Manager

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