Dietary Services Manager Assistant

Lantic Inc.; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Dietary Services Manager Assistant to join our dietary team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities in Iowa. This full-time role supports daily operations and ensures residents receive quality meals.

You will help with meal preparation, assist with menu implementation and supervise dietary staff while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance to deliver compassionate, high-standard service.

Qualifications

• Documented completion of State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course.
• Certified Food Protection Manager and ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the dietary department.
• Support meal preparation and food service to ensure quality, consistency, and residents’ satisfaction.
• Train and support dietary staff to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with menu implementation, modified diets, and therapeutic meal services.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage practices, sanitation procedures, and kitchen safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering food, and supplies.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Quality meal service

Willingness to training

Healthcare dietary experience

Education

State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Dietary Services Manager Assistant
Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our dietary team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the dietary department.
• Support meal preparation and food service to ensure quality, consistency, and residents’ satisfaction.
• Train and support dietary staff to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with menu implementation, modified diets, and therapeutic meal services.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage practices, sanitation procedures, and kitchen safety standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering food, and supplies.

Qualifications:

• Documented completion of State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course.
• Certified Food Protection Manager and ServSafe® Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!