Dietary Manager

Algsenior; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in assisted living is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead Dining Services. This pivotal role involves overseeing meal preparation, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The Dietary Manager will create a positive dining experience for residents by planning menus that cater to individual dietary needs while maintaining budgetary constraints. If you are passionate about nutrition and dedicated to providing excellent service in a caring environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality care and innovation in the health care sector.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation/training

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management and dietary planning is essential.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain food safety standards.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Customer Service

Staff Management

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Culinary Arts

Certification in Food Safety

Job description

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About our community
We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create the best life for all we serve.

Position Summary
The Dietary Manager is a key leadership position directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Dietary Manager is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department, including staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. The Director ensures client and customer service satisfaction with efficient cost-effective management that meets and exceeds stated expectations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising, assigning duties and tasks while directing the work of all food service department employees with full accountability of dining services department.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any noncompliance. Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints and strict inventory control.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
• Interview, make hiring recommendations and orient new staff.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and discretion.
• Responsible for tracking attendance and carrying out disciplinary actions where appropriate.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including the employer’s policies regarding employee conduct, safety, sanitation, and other human resource policies.
• Evaluate performance and recommend changes based on evaluations.
• Complete dietary QA audits quarterly.
• Plan community and individual resident menus as ordered by the primary care provider in coordination with Affinity staff and medical staff if necessary.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to menu and recipes, presented attractively, and that appropriate snacks are available for residents with special dietary needs.
• Supervise and ensure that food is stored safely and prepared in accordance with safe and sanitary procedures.
• Ensure all employees provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Ensure that employees attend all required in-service trainings.
• Provide in-service trainings as needed.
• Attend training sessions as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wage package (pay rate is based on experience)
• Flexible schedule, part-time & full-time positions available, day & night shifts
• Paid orientation/training
• Benefits (major medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance)
• Paid Time Off

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care