Dietary Manager

Extended Care, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Voluntary Life and Disability

Job summary

Extended Care, LLC is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to direct and evaluate dietary staff at our Illinois facility. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure compliance with nutritional standards, and supervise meal service quality to deliver a superior dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities include scheduling, hiring, performance management of dietary staff, following standardized recipes, reviewing resident care plans, and providing nutrition counseling with support

Qualifications

• Previous long-term care experience.
• Prior management experience in food service or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the dietary department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage food service employees, including scheduling, hiring, and performance management.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, using authorized substitutions as needed.
• Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Review resident care plans to ensure nutritional requirements are met.
• Provide nutrition counseling with support from a registered dietitian.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Food safety

Nutrition counseling

Job description

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and knowing that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and meaningful engagement.

We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to direct, evaluate, and monitor dietary staff while ensuring compliance with nutritional standards and facility regulations. The Dietary Manager will oversee daily kitchen operations, staff management, and meal service quality to ensure a superior dining experience for residents.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Daily Pay – Access your earnings on your own schedule
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – Our team members enjoy substantial savings on electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!

Dietary Manager Requirements:

• Previous long-term care experience
• Prior management experience in food service or healthcare settings

As a Dietary Manager, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the dietary department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with food safety regulations
• Manage food service employees, including scheduling, hiring, and performance management
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, ensuring only authorized food substitutes are used
• Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders to meet residents' dietary needs
• Review resident care plans to ensure nutritional requirements are being met
• Provide nutrition counseling with support from a registered dietitian
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth facility operations

A Workplace That Cares About You!

We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and ensure that all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.