Lead Dietary Services Manager – Skilled Nursing Food Service

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Moline, IL is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (Food Service) to lead our dining operations and ensure the health and satisfaction of residents. As CDM, you will supervise dietary aides, cooks, and support staff; plan nutritious menus; manage inventory and purchasing; and uphold food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Certification within 6 months or already certified is required, plus at least two years of healthcare food

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food service management, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Must be certified as a Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Education: a high school diploma or equivalent; culinary arts degree or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and service of nutritious meals to residents, ensuring high-quality food production and presentation.
• Lead and manage a team of dietary aides, cooks, and other support staff.
• Develop and implement menus meeting dietary needs while managing food inventory and ordering supplies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Food service management

Staff leadership

Menu planning

Sanitation/food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Moline, IL is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (Food Service) to lead our dining operations and ensure the health and satisfaction of residents. As CDM, you will supervise dietary aides, cooks, and support staff; plan nutritious menus; manage inventory and purchasing; and uphold food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Certification within 6 months or already certified is required, plus at least two years of healthcare food