Dietary Manager

OPCO Skilled Management; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Job summary

Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Dietary Supervisor to lead our Food & Nutrition Services Department and ensure residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and maintain food safety standards in collaboration with the Dietary Director.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, healthcare food service experience, and the ability to manage programs that meet physician orders and residents’ dietary needs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in dietary services, food service, healthcare, or long-term care.
• Certified Food Protection Manager or Food Safety Certification required (or ability to obtain according to state regulations).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition in healthcare settings preferred.
• CDM credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the daily operations of the Dietary Department.
• Lead, coach, and support dietary aides, cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on resident satisfaction.
• Assist with scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance coaching.
• Ensure department staffing meets operational needs.
• Oversee meal preparation and food production to ensure quality and nutritional standards.
• Ensure meals meet physician orders and dietary needs; substitute with nutritionally equivalent options when needed.
• Monitor portion control and meal service accuracy.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization; support daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Protection Manager or Food Safety Certification

CDM credential preferred

Dietary Manager training program preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Supportive Leadership Team

Join Our Team as a Dietary Supervisor!

Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Dietary Supervisor to help lead our Food & Nutrition Services Department. If you have a passion for providing outstanding customer service, preparing quality meals, leading a team, and creating an exceptional dining experience for residents, we'd love to meet you.

As the Dietary Supervisor, you'll work closely with the Dietary Director to oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise dietary staff, maintain food safety standards, and ensure residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals that meet physician orders and individual dietary needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in healthcare food service, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital dietary services, or senior living communities.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Supervision

• Assist in supervising the daily operations of the Dietary Department.

• Lead, coach, and support dietary aides, cooks, and kitchen staff.

• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on resident satisfaction.

• Assist with scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance coaching.

• Ensure department staffing meets operational needs.

Food Service & Meal Preparation

• Assist with food ordering, receiving, inventory, and proper food storage.

• Oversee meal preparation and food production to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation.

• Ensure meals are prepared according to standardized recipes and physician-prescribed diets.

• Make approved menu substitutions using nutritionally equivalent foods when necessary.

• Monitor portion control and meal service accuracy.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:

  • Food safety regulations

  • State and Federal regulations

  • Infection prevention standards

  • Department of Health requirements

  • CMS guidelines

• Monitor safe food handling, sanitation, and temperature logs.

• Ensure dietary staff consistently follows food safety procedures and kitchen sanitation standards.

• Assist in preparing for state surveys and regulatory inspections.

Administrative Duties

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and department meetings.

• Assist with developing and updating dietary policies and procedures.

• Complete required documentation and department records accurately.

• Step into dietary staff roles as needed to support daily operations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in dietary services, food service, hospitality, healthcare, hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, or long-term care preferred.

• Certified Food Protection Manager or Food Safety Certification required (or ability to obtain according to state regulations).

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential preferred.

• Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager training program preferred.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition in healthcare settings preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.

Preferred Experience

We encourage applicants with experience in any of the following to apply:

• Dietary Supervisor

• Dietary Manager

• Assistant Dietary Manager

• Food Service Supervisor

• Kitchen Manager

• Nutrition Services Supervisor

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

• Long-Term Care (LTC)

• Rehabilitation Center

• Nursing Home

• Hospital

• Assisted Living

• Senior Living

• Healthcare Food Service

Why Join Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation, our residents deserve exceptional care—and that starts with exceptional team members. As our Dietary Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives, and grow your career with a supportive organization that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence.

At Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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