Dietary Services Director

Fresh River Healthcare; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability

Job summary

Fresh River Healthcare seeks a Dietary Manager to supervise the dietary staff and oversee the department's daily operation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and delivering quality nutritional services.

You will plan menus, train staff, monitor food safety, and coordinate with other departments to meet residents' needs. A degree in dietetics or food service management plus ServeSafe certification, and at least three years of supervisory experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals, menu planning, and food safety regulations.
• Degree in dietetics or food service management or related field.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Dietary staff and ensure accountability to standards.
• Ensure nutritious food selections for residents.
• Enforce food handling precautions at all times.
• Provide training on meal planning, preparation, and sanitation.
• Plan and manage creative menus and variety of meal choices.
• Maintain stocked kitchen with food, supplies, and equipment.
• Operate kitchen in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Skills

Staff supervision

Written communications

Verbal communications

Education

Degree in dietetics or food service management

ServeSafe certification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Fresh River Healthcare seeks a Dietary Manager to supervise the dietary staff and oversee the department's daily operation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and delivering quality nutritional services.

You will plan menus, train staff, monitor food safety, and coordinate with other departments to meet residents' needs. A degree in dietetics or food service management plus ServeSafe certification, and at least three years of supervisory experience, are required.