Dietary Supervisor | Nursing Home

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehabilitation Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Care and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Dietary Supervisor to oversee our food service operations in Lakewood Township. You will ensure residents receive nutritious meals tailored to medical needs and personal preferences while leading the dietary team and coordinating production schedules.

The ideal candidate has long-term care kitchen management experience, ServSafe certification, and a passion for senior care.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management in a long-term care or medical facility.
• Active ServSafe Certification (CDM preferred).
• Flu vaccination or valid exemption per facility policy.
• Education in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Production: oversee food prep, tray assembly, and production schedules.
• Menu & Diet Planning: implement therapeutic diets and seasonal menus.
• Resident Relations: determine dietary needs and educate residents and families.
• Inventory Management: requisition, purchase, supervise deliveries and storage.
• Team Leadership: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating dietary staff.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Clinical Understanding

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Nutrition or Culinary Arts 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.