Dietary Manager

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services is seeking a dynamic Dietary Manager to lead our foodservice operations for senior living and healthcare facilities in the United States. The role requires a solid track record in restaurant and senior living management, with emphasis on quality, safety, and customer service.

The Food Service Director will supervise daily operations, drive staff training and quality control, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and policies in healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience managing the food and nutrition services department in acute care, long term care, or hospitality industry.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the foodservice department to meet quality and safety standards.
• Provide leadership, training, and quality control to staff.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage purchasing, food handling, and kitchen equipment operations.

Skills

Leadership

Foodservice management

Regulatory compliance

Food safety

English language

Training & quality control

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate degree in food service management or related field

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a dynamic, versatile and an accomplished and energetic Dietary Manager with a solid history of achievement in Restaurant and Senior Living Management to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Food Service Director manages the daily operations of the foodservice department and provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met. Responsible for all training and quality control while adhering to established policies and procedures and following all current federal, state, and local regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing the food and nutrition services department in acute care, long term care, or hospitality industry.
• Minimum education: Associate degree in food service management, food and nutrition, nutrition and dietetics technician degree, culinary arts degree, or related field.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Current ServSafe® certification.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and days.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.
• Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service, and operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as applicable.
• Must be local to Yuma and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

• Five (5) or more year's food and nutrition services management experience in healthcare and/or senior living environment