Dietary Manager - Residential Care Facilities

Vera French Community Mental Health Center; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community mental health center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee food service operations at their residential care facilities. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have a background in institutional cooking and strong leadership skills, along with a commitment to community service and professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Three years of institutional or commercial cooking experience preferred.
• Completion of state nutrition food preparation courses required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary and housekeeping staff; prepare work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food sanitation regulations.
• Manage monthly budgets and handle food orders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food purchasing

Recipe writing

Food sanitation regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Dietary Manager - Residential Care Facilities

Join our team as a Dietary Manager at Vera French Community Mental Health Center. We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee food service operations at our Residential Care Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary and housekeeping staff; prepare work schedules and assign duties for daily and long-range food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with food sanitation regulations and maintain orderly work functions.
• Consult with a licensed dietician and oversee the provision of optimal nutrition for residents.
• Manage monthly budgets, review invoices, and handle food orders and supplies.
• Maintain inventory records according to state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous institutional or commercial cooking experience required; three years preferred.
• Completion or ability to complete 90 hours of state nutrition food preparation courses.
• At least one year of supervisory experience required.
• Experience with food purchasing and recipe writing required.

Personal Attributes

• Humility, empathy, curiosity, and conscientiousness.

Our Values and Offerings

We are committed to community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness, and professionalism. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.