Dietary Services Manager Assistant

Care Initiatives; Atlantic (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; 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. Full-Time position supports day-to-day operations, meal preparation, and staff training to ensure residents receive high-quality, safe meals.

Candidates with a State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course and ServSafe certification are preferred; healthcare dietary experience is a plus. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the dietary department.
• Support meal preparation and food service to ensure quality 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 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

Quantity food preparation

Food safety training

Healthcare dietary experience

Education

State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course

ServSafe Certification

Certified Food Protection Manager

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!