Healthcare Dietary Services Manager - Lead Nutrition & Team

Care Initiatives; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Dietary Service Manager to lead the daily operations of our dietary department across our Iowa communities. This full-time role focuses on meal preparation, sanitation, staffing, adherence to physician orders and individualized care plans, and cost controls to maintain quality service.

You will supervise and coach dietary staff, coordinate ordering and inventory, and collaborate with clinical teams to meet resident nutritional needs while ensuring high satisfaction

Qualifications

• Completion of State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course is required.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in healthcare dietary settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department including meal prep, service, sanitation and staffing.
• Ensure residents receive nutritious meals per physician orders and individualized care plans.
• Supervise, coach and support dietary team members to ensure quality service and teamwork.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, budgeting and cost controls for efficient operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support resident nutritional needs and satisfaction.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food service operations

Nutrition care coordination

Team coaching

Education

State-approved Food Services Supervisor Course

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a Dietary Service Manager to lead the daily operations of our dietary department across our Iowa communities. This full-time role focuses on meal preparation, sanitation, staffing, adherence to physician orders and individualized care plans, and cost controls to maintain quality service.

You will supervise and coach dietary staff, coordinate ordering and inventory, and collaborate with clinical teams to meet resident nutritional needs while ensuring high satisfaction