Dietary Manager (DM)

Allure; Mount Carroll (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Full-time employment

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Allure of Mount Carroll is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department in our skilled nursing facility, ensuring nutritious meals, safety, and resident satisfaction. You will work with the Administrator and Dietitian to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met, supervise staff, manage menus, and maintain records while complying with CMS and state regulations.

This full-time leadership role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (FSSMC) or applicable Illinois food safety manager certification.
• Knowledge of food service operations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate dietary programs and services.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support dietary staff.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and served according to established menus, recipes, diet orders, and resident preferences.
• Process new diet orders and diet changes promptly.
• Review therapeutic and regular diets to ensure they are consistent with physician orders.
• Maintain accurate menus and dietary records.
• Monitor resident food preferences, likes, dislikes, and special dietary needs.
• Participate in care plan meetings and assist with nutrition-related care planning.
• Ensure dietary staff understand and follow resident care plans.
• Monitor resident satisfaction with meals and respond promptly to concerns.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, storage, and waste.
• Inspect food storage, preparation, serving, and work areas regularly.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices.
• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS, state, local, and facility requirements.
• Participate in facility surveys and assist with correcting identified concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the Registered Dietitian and nursing leadership.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and dining services.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Dietary Department.

Skills

FSSMC Certification

Food service operations

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational/time management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Manager (CDM)

Allure of Mount Carroll | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

Join Our Team!

Allure of Mount Carroll is seeking a motivated and experienced Certified Dietary Manager to lead our Dietary Department and help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Position Summary

The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the Dietary Department, including food service, menu management, dietary staff, sanitation, inventory, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with the Administrator, Dietitian, Director of Nursing, MDS team, and interdisciplinary team to ensure residents' nutritional needs, preferences, and physician-ordered diets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department.

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate dietary programs and services.

• Supervise, train, coach, and support dietary staff.

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and staff development.

• Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and served according to established menus, recipes, diet orders, and resident preferences.

• Process new diet orders and diet changes promptly.

• Review therapeutic and regular diets to ensure they are consistent with physician orders.

• Maintain accurate menus and dietary records.

• Monitor resident food preferences, likes, dislikes, and special dietary needs.

• Participate in care plan meetings and assist with nutrition-related care planning.

• Ensure dietary staff understand and follow resident care plans.

• Monitor resident satisfaction with meals and respond promptly to concerns.

• Maintain adequate inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.

• Monitor food costs, purchasing, storage, and waste.

• Inspect food storage, preparation, serving, and work areas regularly.

• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices.

• Maintain compliance with applicable CMS, state, local, and facility requirements.

• Participate in facility surveys and assist with correcting identified concerns.

• Work collaboratively with the Registered Dietitian and nursing leadership.

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and dining services.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Dietary Department.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (FSSMC) or applicable Illinois food safety manager certification.

• Knowledge of food service operations, sanitation, and food safety.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous dietary or food service management experience.

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility, healthcare, hospital, assisted living, or senior living environment.

• Experience supervising and developing food service staff.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and long-term care regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility and Dietary Department throughout the workday.

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet.

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or carry 25 pounds for a minimum distance of 50 feet.

• Ability to assist with emergency evacuation procedures when necessary.

• Ability to work in a moderately noisy environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Full-time employment

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents

Why Join Allure of Mount Carroll?

At Allure, we believe dining is an important part of the resident experience. Great food, excellent service, and a clean and welcoming dining environment contribute to our residents' health, happiness, dignity, and quality of life.

As our Certified Dietary Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team, improve our dining services, and create an environment where residents look forward to mealtime.

Allure of Mount Carroll

Allure of Mount Carroll is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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