Dietary Manager - Full-time

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC; South Bend (WA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is assisting a hospital in South Bend, Washington, with recruiting a Dietary Manager for a full-time, permanent position employed directly by the hospital. The role oversees daily dietary operations and leads a team to ensure high-quality meal service aligned with patient care.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Food Services or CDM, 2+ years in a dietary management role, and strong knowledge of food safety and therapeutic diets.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in Food Services or CDM credential required.
• Minimum two years as a Dietary Manager or healthcare food service leadership role.
• Four years healthcare food service experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, direct, and oversee daily dietary and food service operations to support safe, timely, and high-quality meal service.
• Supervise dietary staff, including assigning duties, coordinating schedules, providing training, and evaluating performance.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to develop and maintain menus, standardized recipes, and therapeutic diet offerings.
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure diet changes align with physician orders and patient dietary restrictions.
• Manage food and supply purchasing, inventory, receiving, and storage practices.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, manage costs, and identify equipment needs.
• Conduct routine kitchen and sanitation inspections to support food safety and compliance with standards.
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices.
• Prepare monthly menus and communicate them to appropriate staff.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and reports.
• Support patient satisfaction and collaborate with other hospital departments to address food service needs.
• Assist with cooking, baking, and tray preparation as needed.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Budget management

Food safety

Communication

Menu development

Collaboration with RD

Time management

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Food Services

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Descripción del empleo

Full time | RD Nutrition Consultants | United States

Posted On 10/16/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$70,000–$90,000 annually, DOE

City South Bend

State/Province Washington

98586

Job Description

Dietary Manager – Full-Time Direct-Hire Opportunity

South Bend, Washington

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is assisting a hospital in South Bend, Washington, with recruiting a Dietary Manager for a full-time, permanent position. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the hospital.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced food service professional who enjoys leading a team, supporting patient care, and managing efficient, high-quality dietary operations.

Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Employment Type: Direct hire with the hospital

Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits: Hospital-provided medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 403(b) retirement plan

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, direct, and oversee daily dietary and food service operations to support safe, timely, and high-quality meal service.

Supervise dietary staff, including assigning duties, coordinating schedules, providing training, and evaluating performance.

Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to develop and maintain menus, standardized recipes, and therapeutic diet offerings.

Coordinate with nursing and clinical staff to ensure diet changes are communicated and meals align with current physician orders and patient dietary restrictions.

Manage food and supply purchasing, inventory, receiving, and storage practices.

Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, manage costs, and identify equipment needs.

Conduct routine kitchen and sanitation inspections to support food safety and compliance with applicable standards.

Develop, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices.

Prepare monthly menus and communicate them to appropriate staff.

Maintain accurate departmental records and reports.

Support patient satisfaction and collaborate with other hospital departments to address food service needs.

Assist with cooking, baking, and tray preparation as needed.

Perform additional duties related to the position.

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Services or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required.

Minimum of two years of experience as a Dietary Manager or in a similar healthcare food service leadership role.

Four years of healthcare food service experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and healthcare food service operations.

Ability to manage staff, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets.

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a Registered Dietitian, nursing staff, and hospital leadership.

Willingness to provide hands-on support to the dietary team as needed.

About RD Nutrition Consultants:

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC provides nutrition staffing, consulting, and recruitment services to healthcare facilities across the United States. For this opportunity, RDNC is supporting recruitment on behalf of the hiring hospital.

The hiring hospital is an equal opportunity employer.