Dietary Manager – Hospital & Long-Term Care Nutrition Lead

Sweetwater Care; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Red Bluff, CA seeks a Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department, ensuring quality food service and nutritional care. The role involves coordinating food orders, menu changes, and adherence to safe handling practices.

Ideal candidates have a state-regulated food safety certification and 2–3 years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care dietary settings. Employment equity is a priority for the organization.

Qualifications

• Certification in food safety as required by state regulations.
• Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the food service director.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director.
• Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
• Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes.

Skills

Food safety

Supervisory experience

Education

Dietary manager training program

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Red Bluff, CA seeks a Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department, ensuring quality food service and nutritional care. The role involves coordinating food orders, menu changes, and adherence to safe handling practices.

Ideal candidates have a state-regulated food safety certification and 2–3 years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care dietary settings. Employment equity is a priority for the organization.