Healthcare Dietary Manager: Lead Kitchen & Diet Plans

GoodWorks Unlimited, LLC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodWorks Unlimited, LLC is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee daily food service operations for residents or patients, ensuring safe, nutritious, and appealing meals. You will supervise dietary staff, manage purchasing and inventory, and coordinate with the dietitian and care team.

Responsibilities include implementing prescribed diets, training staff, maintaining sanitation and records, and supporting inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related education or training preferred.
• Experience in food service operations, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or long-term care.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential preferred or required by the facility.
• Food protection certification as required for the position.
• Knowledge of food safety, special diets, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and meal service to ensure quality, proper portions, and timely delivery.
• Implement menus and prescribed diets in coordination with the registered dietitian, including food allergies and texture modifications.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Order food and supplies, maintain inventory, and control costs and waste.
• Maintain dietary records, cleaning schedules, temperature logs, and staff training documentation.
• Address meal preferences and concerns with residents, patients, families, and staff.
• Support inspections and audits and complete corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Follow facility policies and applicable food service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

Related education or training

CDM/CFPP credential

Food protection certification

Job description

GoodWorks Unlimited, LLC is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee daily food service operations for residents or patients, ensuring safe, nutritious, and appealing meals. You will supervise dietary staff, manage purchasing and inventory, and coordinate with the dietitian and care team.

Responsibilities include implementing prescribed diets, training staff, maintaining sanitation and records, and supporting inspections.