Dietary Manager

Goldwater Care; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Same Day Pay

401k after 6 months of service

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Pontiac, IL seeks an experienced Dietary Operations Manager to lead the Dietary Department, ensuring meals and nutritional services meet current Federal, State, and local regulations and resident needs.

You will supervise staff, ensure quality and sanitation, and collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• CDM/CFPP certification required
• Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets and regulatory compliance
• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• 1–3 years of supervisory/management experience in healthcare or long-term care foodservice
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Criminal background check required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the dietary department
• Manage food service staff including scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management
• Ensure meals are prepared and served per planned menus and substitutions
• Prepare and oversee food production following standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders
• Review resident care plans to meet dietary needs and preferences
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian for assessments and counseling
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including sanitation and safety
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support resident care
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents and staff

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Dietary Department. Ensures meals and nutritional services are provided in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulations, facility policies, established standards, and resident needs. Provides leadership and education to dietary staff, monitors food quality and sanitation, manages departmental operations and staffing, and works closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals and services.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Dietary Department. Ensures meals and nutritional services are provided in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulations, facility policies, established standards, and resident needs. Provides leadership and education to dietary staff, monitors food quality and sanitation, manages departmental operations and staffing, and works closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the dietary department
• Manage food service staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management
• Ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with planned menus and approved substitutions
• Prepare and oversee food production following standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders
• Review resident care plans to ensure dietary needs and preferences are met
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to support nutritional assessments and counseling
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including sanitation and food safety standards
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support overall resident care
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents and staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Dietary Manger (CDM, CFPP)Certification Required.
• Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets and regulatory compliance
• Strong Leadership, Organizational, and Communication Skills
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or long-term care foodservice setting
• High School Diploma at minimum required
• Pass a criminal background check

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Same Day Pay
• 401k following 6 months of service
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to Goldwater Care Pontiac.