Dining Services Manager

Brickyard Healthcare; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee the Dietary Department operations, including staffing, food ordering and preparation, and service delivery in accordance with policies and regulations.

The role emphasizes menu planning with the Dietitian, budget-conscious procurement, and coordination of training and conferences. A CDM certification is required or obtained within one year of hire; healthcare or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State approved dietary manager certificate or become certified within one year from hire date.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required.
• Minimum of 1 year in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, school, prison or armed services food service experience.
• Certification for food protection (i.e. ServSafe or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian utilizing Company menu program.
• Participate in regularly scheduled conferences and meetings in the center and outside training meetings.
• Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.
• Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared per menu and recipes and served in a timely manner.
• Utilizes menu and patient care software.
• Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation, food handling and storage of food and supplies.
• A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Skills

Food service leadership

Staffing management

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved dietary manager certificate

CDM certification

Tools

Menu and patient care software

Job description

We rely on and trust our Dining Services Manager to manage the operation of the Dietary Department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean‑up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, patient care plans and appropriate regulations.

Why Work For Us?

• Excellent health benefits packages
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year
• Flexible scheduling available

Benefits & Conditions:

• No waiting period for enrollment
• Three health plan options
• VSP Vision
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Plan facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian utilizing Company menu program.
• Participate in regularly scheduled conferences and meetings in the center and outside training meetings.
• Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.
• Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared per menu and recipes and served in a timely manner. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents.
• Utilizes menu and patient care software.
• Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation, food handling and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.
• A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• State approved dietary manager certificate or become certified within one year from hire date
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required
• Minimum of 1 year in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, school, prison or armed services food service experience
• Certification for food protection (i.e. ServSafe or equivalent preferred)

Location

1001 West Hively Avenue, Elkhart , Indiana 46517 , United States

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Healthcare Services

At Brickyard Healthcare, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, o r national origin.

Brickyard Healthcare offers services and programs to residents without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualified special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran, or source of payment.