Dietary Manager

Healthcare Center; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee nutrition services, food quality, and regulatory compliance in our skilled nursing facility. You will supervise dietary staff, manage menus, inventory, and purchasing, and ensure safe meal preparation while coordinating with nursing to meet resident dietary needs.

This full-time role offers a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, competitive compensation, and opportunities to support quality improvement initiatives in nutrition and dining services.

Qualifications

• CDM certification preferred.
• Experience in dietary management or food service leadership.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition, food safety, sanitation, and infection control.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate dietary staff.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to resident-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary services and kitchen operations as the Dietary Manager.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and in accordance with nutrition, sanitation, infection control, and food safety standards.
• Manage menus, meal planning, inventory, purchasing, and food ordering.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support dietary staff.
• Monitor food quality, meal service, and resident satisfaction.
• Coordinate with nursing and other departments to support resident dietary needs.
• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, equipment, and food storage practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Prepare for surveys, audits, and inspections and address any identified concerns.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and dining services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Healthcare kitchen management experience

Job description

We are actively hiring a Dietary Manager to oversee nutrition services, food quality, and regulatory compliance. The Dietary Manager ensures residents receive safe, nutritious meals while leading daily kitchen operations and supporting a positive dining experience. In this role, you will supervise dietary staff, manage food service operations, and ensure compliance with applicable food service and healthcare regulations.

What We Offer

Compensation: $60 000 - $65 000 per year

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days (7AM - 3:30PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary services and kitchen operations as the Dietary Manager

• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and in accordance with nutrition, sanitation, infection control, and food safety standards

• Manage menus, meal planning, inventory, purchasing, and food ordering

• Supervise, schedule, train, and support dietary staff

• Monitor food quality, meal service, and resident satisfaction

• Coordinate with nursing and other departments to support resident dietary needs

• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation

• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, equipment, and food storage practices

• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and facility regulations

• Prepare for surveys, audits, and inspections and address any identified concerns

• Support quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and dining services

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred

• Previous dietary management or food service leadership experience preferred

• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or healthcare setting preferred

• Knowledge of nutrition, food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to supervise and motivate dietary staff in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to resident-centered service

If you are an experienced dietary professional who is passionate about nutrition, food quality, and resident satisfaction, we invite you to apply for the Dietary Manager position and lead a dedicated dietary team.