Dietary Manager

Sandstone-Healthcare-Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone Estates seeks a Dietary Manager to oversee dietary operations and ensure residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

Requires 5+ years of food service or dietary management experience, with healthcare or long-term care preferred. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, menu planning, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food service or dietary management experience required.
• Healthcare or long-term care experience preferred.
• CDM certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of dietary, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing quality meals and resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Daily Operations – Oversee meal preparation, service, sanitation, and daily dietary operations.
• Ensure Compliance – Maintain compliance with health, safety, and dietary regulations.
• Menu Planning & Nutrition – Coordinate with dietary and clinical teams to provide nutritious and appealing meals.
• Team Leadership – Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff.
• Budget Management – Monitor food costs, inventory, ordering, and department expenses.
• Resident Satisfaction – Work with residents and staff to meet individual preferences and dietary needs.

Skills

Food service leadership

Dietary management

Team leadership

Education

CDM certification

Job description

NOW HIRING: DIETARY MANAGER – SANDSTONE ESTATES

Are you an experienced food service leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Sandstone Estates is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee dietary operations and help ensure our residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

5 or more years of food service or dietary management experience is required. Healthcare or long-term care experience is strongly preferred.

WHY JOIN SANDSTONE ESTATES?

Competitive Salary – We value and reward your experience.
Benefits – Comprehensive benefits available.
Career Growth – Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Supportive Environment – Join a team dedicated to quality resident care.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Daily Operations – Oversee meal preparation, service, sanitation, and daily dietary operations.

Ensure Compliance – Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, and dietary regulations.

Menu Planning & Nutrition – Coordinate with dietary and clinical teams to provide nutritious and appealing meals.

Team Leadership – Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff.

Budget Management – Monitor food costs, inventory, ordering, and department expenses.

Resident Satisfaction – Work with residents and staff to ensure meals meet individual preferences and dietary needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of food service or dietary management experience – REQUIRED

• Healthcare or long-term care experience preferred

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Knowledge of dietary, sanitation, and regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to providing quality meals and an excellent resident experience

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Bring your leadership, food service experience, and passion for resident care to Sandstone Estates.