Dietary Supervisor

Platinum Communities; Town of Iola (WI); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Platinum Communities is hiring a Dietary Manager to oversee the kitchen and dining services in an assisted living community. You will supervise dietary staff, plan nutritionally balanced menus, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while supporting resident wellness.

You will lead meal preparation, maintain high sanitation standards, and collaborate with other departments. Strong leadership, organization, and communication are essential, with on-call availability

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years of food service experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Knowledge of modified diets (e.g., pureed, mechanical soft, restricted diets).
• SERV Safe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Experience in assisted living/long-term care preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• On-call availability including weekends and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily kitchen and meal service operations for residents and tenants.
• Supervise dietary staff, ensuring adequate scheduling and coverage.
• Act as lead cook and assist with meal preparation and service.
• Maintain sanitation in kitchen and dining areas per health codes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with DHS 83 & 89 and state/local food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support resident care and satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and coach dietary staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Food service leadership

Menu planning

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

On-call availability

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary or hospitality certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the kitchen and dining services in an assisted living community. This includes supervision of all dietary staff, menu planning, inventory control, food ordering, cooking, and ensuring compliance with DHS 83 and 89, food safety regulations, and resident/tenant dietary needs. The Dietary Manager promotes a clean, efficient, and resident/tenant-focused dietary department that supports the health and wellness of the individuals we serve.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Food Service Oversight:

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen and meal service for residents and tenants.
• Supervise and support dietary staff including cooks and dietary aides, ensuring adequate scheduling and coverage.
• Act as lead cook; assist with meal preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with health codes and internal standards.
• Maintain and implement kitchen protocols in compliance with DHS 83 & 89 and state/local food safety regulations.
• Support a dignified, respectful, and caring atmosphere with residents/tenants, families, visitors, and fellow employees.

Staff Supervision & Training:

• Recruit, hire, train, and coach all dietary staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, ongoing training, and when necessary, participate in disciplinary actions.
• Provide hands-on training for safe food handling, dietary modifications, sanitation practices, and Platinum Communities’ policies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork within the department.

Menu Planning & Resident Support:

• Plan and implement menus that are nutritionally balanced, visually appealing, and in line with resident preferences.
• Modify and adapt meals to meet special dietary needs, examples can include Pureed, Mechanical soft, Renal, Diabetic, or other physician-ordered diets.
• Attend Resident Council meetings to gather feedback and implement appropriate changes.

Inventory & Ordering:

• Manage inventory of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
• Order food and supplies from approved vendors while staying within budget.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food and supplies (FIFO method).

Interdepartmental Collaboration & Events:

• Collaborate with Activity Directors to support holiday and community events, including special meals, cookouts, and celebrations.
• Participate in department meetings to coordinate facility-wide planning and support.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to ensure high-quality resident care and satisfaction.

Benefits

Platinum Communities offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick time

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary or hospitality certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of food service experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Knowledge of modified diets (e.g., pureed, mechanical soft, restricted diets) and general nutrition.
• SERV Safe certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience working in assisted living/long-term care environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage a team with professionalism, diplomacy, and accountability.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• On call availability, as well as weekends and holidays as needed.