Dietary Manager: Lead Nutrition & Kitchen Operations

Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center; Amburgey (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee daily kitchen and dining operations. You will lead food service staff, manage schedules, payroll, hiring, and performance, and ensure nutrition planning and inventory control.

The role emphasizes preparing meals, sanitation, menu reviews, and inter-department collaboration to meet resident needs, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior food service or kitchen experience is required.
• Continuing education or certifications in Dietary, Nutrition, or Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• A certified Dietary Manager runs the day to day operation.
• Management of food service employees.
• Provides schedules, payroll, hiring, employee relations and performance management.
• Will provide nutrition consulting, meal planning, inventory control, budgeting and purchasing.
• Assures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel to ensure proper food service.
• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and in a timely basis.
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations and policies.
• Report accidents/incidents as established practices.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in establishing food services production line to ensure timely meals.
• Ensures inventory is maintained/stocked at all times.
• Maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and inspect food service areas for sanitation, order, safety.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family, visitors, and the public.
• All other duties assigned.

Education

High School or better

Associates or better

Job description

Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee daily kitchen and dining operations. You will lead food service staff, manage schedules, payroll, hiring, and performance, and ensure nutrition planning and inventory control.

The role emphasizes preparing meals, sanitation, menu reviews, and inter-department collaboration to meet resident needs, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.