Dietary Manager — Lead Nutrition & Safe Meal Ops

ISH Dining Services; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services - Horsham Center for Jewish Life is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee the kitchen operations, planning and directing all dietary functions in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, budgeting, and ensuring quality, nutritious meals prepared in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents in long-term care.

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 certification a plus.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas weekly for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order; assists in cleaning as needed.
• Submits written reports to the administration as necessary.
• Plans nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals reflecting residents' likes/dislikes and 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

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

Budgeting & cost control

Team management

Food safety

Education

Culinary or nutrition program

Job description

Horsham Center for Jewish Lifeis seeking a Dietary Manager to manage our kitchen by planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and ensuring quality nutritional meals are prepared and served from kitchens maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIETARY MANAGEMENT:

· 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. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.

· 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.

QUALIFICATIONS OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

· 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

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

· Food service management: 1 year (Required)

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