Dietary Manager

Atrium Centers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Atrium Centers Discount Program

Job summary

Atrium Centers is hiring a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department in a resident-focused long-term care setting. You will oversee meal preparation, service, and sanitation, while managing staff to ensure quality, compliance, and cost control.

You will develop nutritious menus, ensure physician-ordered diets, and collaborate with nursing teams to support resident care plans. Strong leadership and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification — required.
• High School diploma required; Dietary Manager course or related education preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or healthcare setting.
• 1-3 years of cooking experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dietary regulations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and cost control.
• Demonstrated success with state surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organization, and team-building abilities.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations including meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Supervise, schedule, and manage dietary team members, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Develop and implement menus that meet nutritional guidelines and resident needs.
• Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets, texture modifications, and special dietary requirements.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction.
• Enforce sanitation, infection control, and safety standards in accordance with regulations.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, food costs, and departmental budget.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident care plans.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Address resident and family concerns related to dietary services in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Attendance

Reliability

Organization

Budgeting

Inventory management

Cost control

Regulatory knowledge

Food safety

Education

High School diploma

Dietary Manager course or related education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where compassionate care and teamwork make a meaningful difference every day. As a

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where compassionate care and teamwork make a meaningful difference every day. As a Dietary Manager, you’ll lead a vital department that directly impacts resident health, satisfaction, and quality of life through nutritious, high-quality meals and excellent service.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily dietary operations including meal preparation, service, and sanitation
• Supervise, schedule, and manage dietary team members, ensuring quality and compliance
• Develop and implement menus that meet nutritional guidelines and resident needs
• Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets, texture modifications, and special dietary requirements
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction
• Enforce sanitation, infection control, and safety standards in accordance with regulations
• Manage inventory, purchasing, food costs, and departmental budget
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident care plans
• Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Address resident and family concerns related to dietary services in a timely, professional manner

What You Bring

• ServSafe Certification — required
• High School diploma required; Dietary Manager course or related education preferred
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or healthcare setting
• 1-3 years of cooking experience in long-term care preferred
• Strong knowledge of dietary regulations, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and cost control
• Demonstrated success with state surveys and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, organization, and team-building abilities
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
• Atrium Centers Discount Program (travel, electronics, wellness, automotive & more)

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers provides a supportive environment where leadership matters and your impact is felt every day.

If you’re a motivated dietary leader ready to make a meaningful difference,