Dietary Manager

Victorian Senior Care; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee the Dietary Department. This role involves managing food preparation, ensuring quality service, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The Dietary Manager will lead a team, handle budgeting, and ensure compliance with health regulations while fostering positive communication with residents and staff. If you're passionate about nutrition and leadership in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to providing excellent dining experiences for seniors and make a meaningful impact in their lives.

Qualifications

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Must obtain a SERV Safe Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food purchase, production and timely service of meals.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise dietary staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Basic Knowledge of Diets

Ability to Lift 75 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Overview

This position must provide management for the Dietary Department. The Dietary Manager will direct and assist the preparation and serving of regular meals and therapeutic diets, order food and supplies and maintain area and equipment in sanitary conditions. The Dietary Manager will hire, train, schedule and supervise dietary staff.

*Pay Based on Experience*

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food purchase, production and timely service of meals. In addition to timely service, ensure quality and presentation of food served.
• Direct and supervise all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchase food products from vendors approved by Victorian Senior Care and maintain the dietary budget.
• Hire, orient, train, counsel, and discipline all dietary staff when appropriate and with approval of Administrator.
• Schedule work hours and assignments, reviewing and checking off staff work performance.
• Develop cleaning schedules and ensure they are followed.
• Check in and inventory incoming food orders and supplies.
• Assure that proper storage is available, and that handling of food and supplies complies with current guidelines.
• Process new diet orders and diet changes when received from the resident care coordinator and keep diet spreadsheet updated.
• Plan and assist in preparation for service of holiday, special meals and functions.
• Visit newly admitted residents to introduce yourself, discuss food preferences and dining services.
• Visit all residents during meal times to discuss dining experiences and food preferences.
• Participate in Department Head Meetings.
• Check meals for accuracy and presentation before they are served.
• Maintain standardized recipes adjusted to the size of the community.
• Make necessary substitutions to the menu based on the preferences of the residents and document appropriately.
• Work directly with the Resident Care Coordinator to ensure diet orders are accurate.
• Inspect storage areas for proper temperatures and cleanliness. Assist in cleaning procedures as needed.
• Inspect dietary department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Plan and present training programs for the dietary department.
• Submit written reports to administration as necessary.
• Ensure continued compliance with all state, local and community regulations.
• Know, understand and convey to other dietary staff the State rules and regulations regarding Adult Care Home requirements and enforce them within the scope of the Dietary Department.
• Be willing to be on-call for all aspects of the Dietary Department (includes evenings and weekends).
• Understand and follow all regulations as required by HIPAA.
• Work cooperatively with all other staff and relate favorably to residents, their families and service providers.
• Develop and maintain positive communication with internal and external vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Notify Administrator of any resident, family or staff concerns/incidents including neglect, abuse and exploitation.
• Perform other duties as required by circumstance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and follow directions.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess good computer skills and be able to electronically submit the food order.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Must have no substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program.
• Must have clear SBI and DMV record and maintain them during period of employment.
• Must have a two-step tuberculin skin test (first test prior to hire and second test within two weeks of first test).
• Must have at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Must have a basic knowledge of diets.
• Must possess knowledge of or be willing to learn NC Sanitation Rules and Regulations.
• Must possess knowledge of or be willing to learn the NC DHSR Adult Care Home Rules and Regulations pertaining to Food Service and therapeutic diets.
• Must wear slip resistant shoes while working in dietary at all times.
• Must obtain a SERV Safe Certification within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

The Dietary Manager must be able to stand and walk intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry and manipulate various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. The Dietary Manager must have the ability to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and must be able to lift, carry, push or pull a minimum of 75 pounds.