Healthcare Dining Ops Leader
Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care
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Job summary
Covenant Living in nationwide senior living and home health services is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead a healthcare dining operation across a primary dining room and three satellite locations. You will oversee food preparation, service, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, while guiding a team of cooks and dietary aides to deliver high-quality, therapeutic meals that support resident well-being.
Responsibilities include menu collaboration with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian,
Qualifications
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, or eligibility and commitment to obtain certification.
- Healthcare food service leadership experience preferred.
- ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain within timeframe.
- Understanding of therapeutic diets, nutrition services, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and financial management skills.
- Passion for serving older adults and enhancing dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a fast-paced healthcare dining operation across multiple locations with focus on safety and quality.
- Hire, train, schedule, and coach cooks and dietary aides to maintain high performance.
- Ensure meals meet therapeutic diets, physician orders, and resident preferences.
- Collaborate on menu development with Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian.
- Maintain HACCP compliance and survey readiness; manage inventory and budgeting.
- Foster a positive team culture and engage residents to improve dining experience.
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Covenant Living in nationwide senior living and home health services is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead a healthcare dining operation across a primary dining room and three satellite locations. You will oversee food preparation, service, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, while guiding a team of cooks and dietary aides to deliver high-quality, therapeutic meals that support resident well-being.
Responsibilities include menu collaboration with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian,
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