Dietary Manager

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantara Watertown is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department, plan menus, and ensure high-quality food service for residents.

You will supervise dietary staff, maintain cleanliness, and ensure meals meet nutritional needs while complying with safety standards and regulations. We support career growth in a friendly, team-oriented facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food sanitation certification required.
• State of South Dakota Dietary Manager Certification (CDM) required or pursued.
• Prior Dietary Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Dietary Department and direct all related operations.
• Supervise dietary staff and ensure department cleanliness.
• Ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs and safety standards.

Skills

Dietary management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Nutrition planning

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food sanitation certification

South Dakota CDM certification

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Dietary Manager to join our friendly, caring and supportive team.

Avantara Watertown is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Dietary Manager by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.

As a Dietary Manager you will take charge of the Dietary Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of food quality they have grown to expect at Avantara Watertown by planning and directing all aspects of the Dietary Department, supervising Dietary Staff, ensuring department cleanliness and ensuring residents receive meals that meet their nutritional needs. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive a pleasant and safe dining experience.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, food sanitation certification, and State of South Dakota Dietary Manager Certification (C.D.M). Prior Dietary Manager experience and certification are preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

If you are an individual who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference,

Avantara Watertown is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Watertown never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.