Dietary Manager - The Laurels of Summit Ridge

Ciena Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dietary Manager passionate about food service and guest hospitality. This role is crucial in connecting the clinical team with kitchen staff, ensuring that guests receive nutritious and appealing meals. With a focus on leadership, you will oversee menu development, kitchen operations, and compliance with health standards. Join a dedicated team that values communication and collaboration, and take part in a mission to improve the lives of residents through exceptional culinary service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for the culinary arts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Zero cost uniforms

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or experienced Dietary Manager required.
• ServSafe Certification needed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement menus tailored to guest dietary needs.
• Supervise kitchen operations including procurement and sanitation.
• Complete dietary documentation for guest care plans.

Skills

Dietary Management

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in joining a team that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for the culinary arts?

The Dietary Manager at The Laurels of Summit Ridge acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff. The CDM is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious.

The Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Zero cost uniforms

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission.
• Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
• Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI.
• Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests’ choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager Certification or experienced Dietary Manager.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing and servicing regular and therapeutic diets.

Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.