Food Service Director - Day Shift, Flexible Hours

St. John Lutheran Home; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Lutheran Home in Minnesota seeks a qualified Dietary Manager to oversee daily dietary operations and lead the department. You will manage staffing, budgets, and planning to ensure quality meals and resident satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Registered Dietitian and care team to support nutritional care plans. The role requires CDM or related certification, ServSafe, and prior long-term care supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• CDM, Dietary Technician, nutrition-related degree, or approved food service management program.
• CDM certification within one year of hire if not currently certified.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Long-term care food service and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and supervise dietary team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations and assist partner facility as needed.
• Manage department staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Monitor department budget, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and operational expenses.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee meal preparation and service to ensure quality and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team to support resident nutritional needs.
• Process diet orders and changes, maintain diet cards, and monitor residents' nutritional status.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleaning schedules, and department standards.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, vendors, and other healthcare partners.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

CDM or dietary management degree

CDM certification within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dietary software

Job description

St. John Lutheran Home in Minnesota seeks a qualified Dietary Manager to oversee daily dietary operations and lead the department. You will manage staffing, budgets, and planning to ensure quality meals and resident satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Registered Dietitian and care team to support nutritional care plans. The role requires CDM or related certification, ServSafe, and prior long-term care supervisory experience.