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Dietary Manager

Laurel, MSOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • high school diploma
  • related experience
  • written communication skills
  • verbal communication skills
  • customer service skills
  • multitask
  • competing priorities
  • local health regulations

Nice to have

  • supervisory experience
  • management experience
  • food service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Role summary

We are seeking a Dietary Manager to lead our Dietary Department, ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment. This role involves leading and supporting a team, coordinating all aspects of food service operations from ordering to cleanup, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of related experience, strong leadership and customer service skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in food service management within a healthcare or senior living setting is preferred.

Description

Lead a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

Are you a food service professional who enjoys leading a team and creating a positive dining experience for others? We are looking for a Dietary Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Dietary Department and help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, coordinate meal service, work closely with clinical staff, and make a meaningful impact on the daily experience of our residents.

What You'll Do

As the Dietary Manager, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, including:

  • Lead, supervise, and support Dietary Department employees in their daily responsibilities.
  • Interview, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary team members.
  • Plan and direct departmental work while promoting teamwork and accountability.
  • Coordinate food ordering, preparation, delivery, and cleanup.
  • Ensure food storage, preparation, and service meet established standards and regulations.
  • Monitor sanitation, food safety, equipment safety, and employee safety practices.
  • Review resident diet information and address dietary requests, changes, and inconsistencies.
  • Participate in resident Care Plan development and collaborate with nursing and other professional staff.
  • Partner with the Dietary Consultant to ensure menus and department practices meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Inspect food, preparation areas, and storage areas to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Monitor food for proper taste, smell, appearance, and adherence to recipes.
  • Address resident concerns and resolve food service issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Attend meetings with employees, administration, and regulatory personnel as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records, calculate operating costs, and prepare reports for management.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and excellent customer service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5–7 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to multitask and effectively manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to meet applicable local health regulations.

Preferred:

  • Previous supervisory or management experience in food service.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working in a healthcare, nursing home, or senior living environment.

Why Join Us?

At CES, we believe great care goes beyond clinical services—it includes creating an environment where residents feel respected, valued, and cared for. Our Dietary Manager plays an important role in making that happen every day.

If you're an organized, people-focused leader who takes pride in quality food service and enjoys making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team and help create exceptional dining experiences for our residents. 

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