Dietary Services Manager - Care & Compliance

Avir Trilogy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will oversee meal planning, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance to support residents’ nutritional needs and preferences.

Collaborating with nursing, dietitians, and facility leadership, you’ll ensure safe, high-quality meals, proper documentation, and budget adherence while advancing quality and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current CDM, CFPP credential or other qualifications accepted for the position under applicable requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and foodservice operations.
• Leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in healthcare foodservice or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and supervise dietary staff.
• Food protection certification as required by applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate menus that meet residents’ nutritional requirements and food preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets and texture-modified diets are prepared and served according to orders and policies.
• Monitor meal service, portion sizes, food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Coordinate with the registered dietitian and nursing staff regarding nutrition concerns.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise dietary employees.
• Monitor inventory, portion control, food waste, and costs within budget.
• Maintain required temperature logs, sanitation records, and other documentation.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and readiness for health inspections and audits.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, and choice during meals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Food safety

Healthcare foodservice

Education

CDM/CFPP credential

Job description

Avir Trilogy is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will oversee meal planning, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance to support residents’ nutritional needs and preferences.

Collaborating with nursing, dietitians, and facility leadership, you’ll ensure safe, high-quality meals, proper documentation, and budget adherence while advancing quality and resident-centered care.