Dietary Manager

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care, a growing healthcare management company, is seeking a Dietary Manager for Fair Oaks Lodge in Minnesota. You will lead dining services in a skilled nursing community, focusing on quality meals, presentation, and portion control.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, menu planning for holidays, training, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Must be a Certified Dietary Manager with 1–2 years SNF experience and 3–5 years in kitchen or food service management.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager
• 1-2 years SNF kitchen experience
• 3-5 years kitchen or food service management experience
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service preferred
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Customer-service driven with a warm, professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or prepare high-quality meals with attention to presentation and portion control
• Collaborate on menu planning including holidays and special events
• Conduct daily pre-meal briefings with service staff
• Support hiring, training, and mentoring culinary team members
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and address performance concerns in coordination with HR
• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant storage areas; proper labeling and dating
• Monitor kitchen equipment and cleanliness to meet safety standards
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and budget goals; waste reduction
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and plan themed meals and events
• Participate in Manager on Duty rotation as needed

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Our Fair Oaks Lodge facility is seeking an amazing Dietary Manager!

Position: Dietary Manager

Culinary Leadership

• Oversee and/or prepare high-quality meals with attention to presentation and portion control.
• Utilize standardized recipes and production tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate on menu planning, including holiday and special event offerings.
• Conduct daily pre-meal briefings with service staff to align on expectations.

Team Supervision & Training

• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of culinary team members.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and address performance concerns in coordination with HR.
• Provide hands-on training to uphold culinary standards and service excellence.

Kitchen Operations & Compliance

• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant storage areas.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food per health regulations.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and cleanliness to meet safety standards.

Inventory & Budget Management

• Assist with ordering and inventory control to align with budget goals.
• Implement waste reduction and food recycling practices.
• Support adherence to loss prevention and chemical safety protocols.

Resident & Community Engagement

• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and executing themed meals and special events.
• Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Certified Dietary Manager
• 1-2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting required.
• 3-5 years of kitchen or food service management experience required.
• An associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to food quality, resident satisfaction, and a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Customer-service driven with a warm, professional demeanor.