Dietary Manager

Goldwater-Care-Pontiac; 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

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Goldwater-Care-Pontiac seeks an experienced Dietary Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide high-quality nutrition services for residents.

You will supervise staff, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident dietary needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Leadership, regulatory compliance, and communication skills essential.
• Experience supervising or managing in healthcare or long-term care foodservice.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets and regulatory requirements.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Staff management

Healthcare foodservice

Education

CDM/CFPP Certification

Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification

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.

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

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