Dietary Manager: Lead Kitchen Operations & Nutrition

Hazard-Health-; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee celebrations

Educational opportunities

Mentorship/promotions

Job summary

Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hazard, KY is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the daily operations of our kitchen and dining areas, ensuring high-quality meals for residents.

You will supervise staff, manage schedules, budgets, and purchasing while upholding sanitation and regulatory standards, with a focus on resident satisfaction and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1 year prior food service/kitchen experience required.
• Certifications in Dietary, Nutrition, or Culinary Arts preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Runs the day-to-day operation of the dietary department.
• Manages food service staff and schedules.
• Oversees payroll, hiring, and performance management.
• Plans menus, nutrition, inventory control, budgeting and purchasing.
• Ensures compliance with dietary procedures and sanitation policies.
• Collaborates with inter-department staff to meet residents' needs.
• Prepares meals and ensures timely service.
• Maintains inventory and production lines to meet deadlines.
• Reports accidents and maintains safety standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in kitchen areas.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Nutrition planning

Staff scheduling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hazard, KY is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the daily operations of our kitchen and dining areas, ensuring high-quality meals for residents.

You will supervise staff, manage schedules, budgets, and purchasing while upholding sanitation and regulatory standards, with a focus on resident satisfaction and collaboration with other departments.