Dietary Manager

Algsenior; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exceptional assisted living community is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead Dining Services. In this pivotal role, you will oversee meal preparation, manage staff, and ensure compliance with health regulations while providing excellent customer service. Your leadership will help create a positive dining experience for residents, ensuring their unique dietary needs are met. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve, fostering a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about food service and dedicated to enhancing resident satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wage package

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation/training

Major medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Refer a Friend Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary management or food service leadership is essential.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for various populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Manage staff, food ordering, and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Plan and prepare menus according to residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Meal Preparation

Staff Management

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Culinary Arts

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Dietary Management Software

Inventory Management Tools

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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 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

• Supervise, assign 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. Adhere strictly 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 regarding employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.
• Track attendance and effectively carry out disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures, including the employer’s policies related to employee conduct, safety and sanitation policies, and other human resource policies, and recommend corrective and disciplinary action to enforce such policies.
• Evaluate performance and recommend changes to terms and conditions of employment based on evaluations.
• Complete dietary QA audits on a quarterly basis.
• Plan community and individual resident menus as ordered by the primary care provider in coordination with Affinity staff and medical staff if necessary. Plan special events as needed.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to menu and recipes. Food must be prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented attractively. Ensure appropriate snacks are available for residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, and equipment are cleaned properly and timely. Supervise and ensure food is stored safely; defrosted and prepared in keeping 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 (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators).
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Ensure 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)
• Refer a Friend Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care