Dietary Manager: Flexible Scheduling & Impactful Dining

Brickyard Healthcare; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits packages

Education reimbursement program

Flexible scheduling

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vision (VSP)

Free Basic Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Critical Illness coverage

Accident coverage

Legal Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee the operation of the Dietary Department, including staffing, food ordering and preparation, delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, patient care plans and applicable regulations.

The role focuses on managing menus, budgets, staff and compliance with safety and quality standards in a care-center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State approved dietary manager certificate or become certified within one year from hire date.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required.
• Minimum of 1 year in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, school, prison or armed services food service experience.
• Certification for food protection (i.e. ServSafe or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian using the Company menu program.
• Attend regularly scheduled conferences and meetings in the center and external training sessions.
• Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and available for each meal.
• Ensure food is nutritious, appetizing, prepared per menu/recipes and served timely.
• Utilize menu and patient care software.
• Monitor food production maintaining standardized recipes and proper handling/storage.
• A full job description with responsibilities and physical requirements available during interview.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved dietary manager certificate or certification within 1 year

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Job description

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee the operation of the Dietary Department, including staffing, food ordering and preparation, delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, patient care plans and applicable regulations.

The role focuses on managing menus, budgets, staff and compliance with safety and quality standards in a care-center environment.