Dietary Manager Williamsport, PA

ISH Dining Services; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Nursing Facility seeks a Dietitian Manager/Food Service Director to lead the kitchen, plan meals, and manage the entire Dining Services department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures nutritious meals are prepared in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

The successful candidate will have CDM certification or be able to obtain it, with prior supervisory experience in long-term care and knowledge of CMS vaccination guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations for nursing home dietary requirements.
• Graduate of culinary or nutritional program preferred.
• Prior food service experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred. CDM certified.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must follow CMS vaccination guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily for safety and sanitation.
• Inspect storage areas weekly for proper temperatures and cleanliness.
• Plan nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals reflecting residents’ preferences and Public Health regulations.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchase food from approved vendors and manage cost records.
• Schedule staff hours and monitor performance.
• Participate in department head meetings and QAPI meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Attendance reliability

Budgeting basics

Education

CDM certification

Culinary or nutritional program graduate

Tools

CMS guidelines knowledge

Job description

Local Nursing Facility is seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director 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 MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

• 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.
• Participates in department head meetings.
• Participates in monthly QAPI meetings and prepares reports accordingly.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program.

QUALIFICATIONS OFDIETARY 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, preferred.Must be CDM certified.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Food service management: 1 year (Required)