Nutrition Services Manager

Sunrise Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact on the lives of residents. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will lead a skilled dietary team, ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their needs. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. With a commitment to excellence and a culture recognized as a Great Place to Work, this position provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about serving others.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistant Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• Must have Certified Dietary Manager certification and supervisory experience in food service.
• Maintains current Certification in Nutrition satisfying local and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing menus for residents based on preferences and nutritional needs.
• Provide staff education and on-the-job training for dietary team members.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Bedford Court

Job ID

2025-226007

JOB OVERVIEW

At Sunrise, our Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, supervising, disciplining, evaluating, and directing the work of the Skilled Nursing dietary team members. Must have a Dietary Manager Certification

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the executive chef and lead cooks in developing all menus for the Skilled Nursing residents, assessing preferences and nutritional needs.
2. Assuring staff education is provided to dietary team members in accordance with the staff education plans plus provides on-the-job training for Skilled Nursing team members.
3. Developing work assignments for all dietary team members, assigning specific jobs, and spot checking work to ensure standards are met.

Qualifications:

1. Certified Dietary Manager certification and a high school graduate degree or equivalent; and two (2) years supervisory experience in food service operations in health care industries.
2. One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling.
3. Maintains current Certification in Nutrition satisfying requirements from local, state, and federal agencies.
4. Ability to interpret and explain menus, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process, and understand requests.
5. Competent in organizational and time management skills.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that positively shines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).