Dietary Manager

Avenue at Wooster; Wooster, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue at Wooster is seeking a skilled and certified Dietary Manager to lead our food service team within a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Wooster, OH. The role focuses on ensuring nutritious meals, overseeing dietary operations, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The position requires certification in dietary management, Serve Safe, and strong leadership with experience in regulatory compliance and team development.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or actively enrolled in certification courses.
• Serve Safe Certified.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local dietary regulations.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food purchasing, production, and meal service
• Supervise dietary staff and manage scheduling, training, and evaluations
• Maintain compliance with dietary regulations and sanitation standards
• Monitor diet orders, resident preferences, and nutritional assessments
• Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, and budget adherence
• Conduct in-service education and ensure safety protocols are followed

Skills

Certified Dietary Manager

Serve Safe Certified

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Nourishing Lives Through Quality Food and Compassionate Service

Why Join Our Team?

• We are a family owned company who has been dedicated to providing quality services to the elderly for 30+ years!
• Our facilities are hotel-like, where all of our residents enjoy a private room, with a private bathroom, including a walk-in/roll-in shower!
• We are a growing company, which leads to professional growth opportunities for proven leaders!

We’re seeking a skilled and certified Dietary Manager to lead our food service team and ensure residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment. If you’re passionate about food service and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Duties:

• Oversee food purchasing, production, and meal service
• Supervise dietary staff and manage scheduling, training, and evaluations
• Maintain compliance with dietary regulations and sanitation standards
• Monitor diet orders, resident preferences, and nutritional assessments
• Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, and budget adherence
• Conduct in-service education and ensure safety protocols are followed

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager or actively enrolled in certification courses
• Serve Safe Certified
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local dietary regulations
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and work in a physically active environment

The Avenue at Wooster is a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility offering a distinctive experience not commonly found in traditional care settings. With a hotel-like atmosphere and all-private suites, our environment is designed to promote comfort, dignity, and healing. We are proud to provide some of the area’s highest levels of rehabilitation, nursing, and medical support for individuals transitioning from hospital to home. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual care in a respectful and uplifting setting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.