Healthcare Dining Supervisor - Lead Resident Meals

CCH Healthcare; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plan options

Competitive pay

Professional growth

Job summary

Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is seeking an Assistant Dietary Services Manager to assist with the daily operations of the dietary department and to support the Dietary Services Manager in delivering quality meals and service.

You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage scheduling, and coordinate with nursing and the dietitian to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This role offers opportunities for growth within healthcare dining services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food service experience required; supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare, skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• ServSafe/Serv Plate Certification required.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is a plus, but not required unless applicable to the position.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, residents, families, and facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dietary Services Manager with daily department operations, meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Help supervise, support, and provide direction to dietary staff.
• Assist with employee scheduling and maintaining appropriate department coverage.
• Monitor meal service to ensure resident preferences and dietary needs are followed.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary services team, nursing, dietitian, and facility leadership.
• Help maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Monitor kitchen and dining areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Support staff training and ongoing education.
• Assist in monitoring resident satisfaction and dining-related concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC is seeking an Assistant Dietary Services Manager to assist with the daily operations of the dietary department and to support the Dietary Services Manager in delivering quality meals and service.

You will supervise staff, ensure food safety, manage scheduling, and coordinate with nursing and the dietitian to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This role offers opportunities for growth within healthcare dining services.