Dietary Supervisor | Nursing Home

Paramount Care Centers; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- ““

Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job summary

Leisure Chateau seeks an experienced Dietary Supervisor to oversee food service operations, ensuring nutritious meals meet medical needs and personal preferences. You will manage the dietary team, coordinate schedules, and uphold sanitary standards in line with health guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a culinary background with leadership experience in long-term care, plus ServSafe certification. Flu vaccination or exemption per policy is required; a degree in Nutrition or Hospitality is

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or medical facility as a food service manager.
• Culinary background with professional cooking experience.
• Active ServSafe Certification required; CDM preferred.
• Flu vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption per facility policy.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Production: Oversee food preparation, tray assembly, and service line schedules.
• Menu & Diet Planning: Plan therapeutic diets and seasonal menus for diverse needs.
• Resident Relations: Interview residents to determine dietary needs and educate families.
• Inventory Management: Requisition and purchase supplies; supervise receiving and storage.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and if needed terminate dietary staff.
• Compliance: Ensure kitchen operations meet state/local health regulations and infection control standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Clinical Understanding

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality

ServSafe Certification

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred

Job description

Dietary Supervisor

RATE: $20 Per Hour
Flexible Schedule, 6:30am- 2:30pm, 11am- 7pm & Alternate Weekends

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

• Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

About us:

Leisure Chateau is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and leadership-driven Dietary Supervisor to oversee our food service operations. In this role, you will ensure that our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals that meet their specific medical needs and personal preferences. You will manage the dietary team, coordinate production schedules, and maintain a sanitary environment in strict accordance with state and local health guidelines. The ideal candidate is a culinary professional with a heart for senior care and a proven track record in long-term care management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Production: Oversee food preparation, tray assembly, and service line schedules; coordinate daily production to ensure timely meal service.

• Menu & Diet Planning: Plan and implement therapeutic diets and seasonal menus that cater to diverse nutritional requirements.

• Resident Relations: Interview residents to determine specific dietary needs, allergies, and preferences; educate residents and families on therapeutic diets.

• Inventory Management: Requisition and purchase food, equipment, and kitchen supplies; supervise the receiving and proper storage of all deliveries.

• Team Leadership: Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and—when necessary—terminating dietary staff.

• Compliance: Ensure the kitchen operates in 100% compliance with state and local food service regulations and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven food service management experience specifically within a long-term care or medical facility is required.

• Culinary Background: Prior professional cooking experience is essential.

• Certification: Active ServSafe Certification required (Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred).

• Health Requirements: Must be flu vaccinated (or have a valid medical/religious exemption per facility policy).

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of state/local health department guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.

• Leadership: Ability to manage a diverse team and maintain high morale in a fast-paced environment.

• Clinical Understanding: Knowledge of therapeutic diets (e.g., mechanical soft, renal, diabetic, etc.).

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary clinical team.

• Organization: Strong administrative skills for scheduling, inventory auditing, and documentation.