Dietary Manager - Residential Care Facilities

ZipRecruiter; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary team at their Residential Care Facilities. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and managing budgets and inventory. Ideal candidates will have relevant cooking experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to community service and nutrition.

Benefits

Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution & matching

Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program

Paid time off including holidays and sick days

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of institutional and/or commercial cooking experience required.
• Completion of 90 hours of State nutrition food preparation courses required.
• One year of satisfactory supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary and housekeeping staff; prepare work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food sanitation regulations.
• Maintain monthly budget and inventory records.

Skills

Supervision

Food Sanitation

Nutrition Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life by providing quality meals? If you answered yes, this position may be for you! Vera French is looking for a Dietary Manager to join our Dietary team at the Residential Care Facilities! As the Dietary Manager you would be responsible for coordinating and supervising the food service operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Supervise dietary and housekeeping staff; prepare work schedules and assign duties for daily and long-range food preparation
• Ensure orderly work functions are maintained and required food sanitation regulations are followed
• Consult with a licensed dietician and oversee the provision of optimal nutrition for
• Maintain monthly budget; review invoices
• Prepare food orders, purchase all foods and supplies, and store food in an acceptable manner
• Maintain inventory records as directed by State guidelines

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associates degree in related field
• Previous institutional and/or commercial cooking experience required; three years
• Completion or ability to complete 90 hours of State nutrition food preparation courses required
• One year satisfactory supervisory experience required
• Experience with food purchasing and quantity recipe writing required.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values: We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • • Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
    • MetLife dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
    • Supplemental life insurance, short term available
  • 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
    • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
    • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by employee, up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
    • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
  • Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha
  • Paid time off
    • Nine paid holidays per year
    • Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
    • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.