Dietary Manager: Lead Quality Food & Nutrition

Hospital District No 1 Marion County Kansas D B A St Luke Hospital and Living Center; Marion (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital District No 1 Marion County Kansas D B A St Luke Hospital and Living Center seeks a Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department, ensure quality food service, and coordinate with nursing and other departments to support patient care.

Responsibilities include directing dietary operations, budgeting, staff hiring and training, menu planning, food procurement, sanitation, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate of approved dietary manager course or current enrollment in dietary manager program.
• Must read/write English.
• Must possess leadership qualities and supervise dietary staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer and direct dietary department activities to ensure quality and cost-effective service.
• Coordinate with nursing service and activities director for patient care.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate dietary staff and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Plan menus, oversee food procurement, and manage department budget.
• Ensure sanitation, safe storage, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Dietary principles

Education

Dietary Manager course

Job description

Hospital District No 1 Marion County Kansas D B A St Luke Hospital and Living Center seeks a Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department, ensure quality food service, and coordinate with nursing and other departments to support patient care.

Responsibilities include directing dietary operations, budgeting, staff hiring and training, menu planning, food procurement, sanitation, and compliance with federal and state regulations.