Dietary Manager - Lead Nutrition & Kitchen Ops

ISH Dining Services; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Center for Jewish Life in North Wales, PA is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the kitchen operations in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared in a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing purchasing, production, budgeting, staff supervision, training, scheduling, and compliance with regulations; the role requires supervisory experience and a culinary or nutrition background.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements.
• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program preferred.
• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience, necessary.
• CDM certified a Plus.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order.
• Submits written reports to the administration as necessary.
• Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchases food products from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Monitors monthly expenditures.
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
• Participates in department head meetings.

Skills

Food service management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Culinary or nutrition program degree

Job description

Horsham Center for Jewish Life in North Wales, PA is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the kitchen operations in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared in a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing purchasing, production, budgeting, staff supervision, training, scheduling, and compliance with regulations; the role requires supervisory experience and a culinary or nutrition background.