Lead Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

Ahava Healthcare; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, Tennessee seeks an experienced Certified Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department in a skilled nursing facility. You will oversee food service operations, ensure quality meal preparation, and maintain regulatory compliance to support resident care plans.

You will manage staff scheduling, inventory, and budgets, participate in QAPI meetings, and contribute to staff development in a collaborative, supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Dietary Manager certification is required.
• Experience leading a dietary team is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in Food Service Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget and purchasing of food & supplies, services, and storage.
• Oversee safe and timely meal prep, including meals and supplements per resident care plans.
• Develop staff work schedules, oversee inventory and inspect meals for standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and in QAPI activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information.

Education

Active Dietary Manager certification

Food Service Manager certification or degree in Food Service Management or Hospitality

2 years of Food Service Management experience

Team leadership

Job description

Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, Tennessee seeks an experienced Certified Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department in a skilled nursing facility. You will oversee food service operations, ensure quality meal preparation, and maintain regulatory compliance to support resident care plans.

You will manage staff scheduling, inventory, and budgets, participate in QAPI meetings, and contribute to staff development in a collaborative, supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.