Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager | Full-Time

As the Dietary Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in creating a safe, nourishing, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. You'll oversee all aspects of Dining Services—from menu planning and purchasing to staffing and compliance—ensuring high-quality food, efficient operations, and exceptional service every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dining Operations.
• Oversee daily Dining Services operations, including menu planning, purchasing, scheduling, and budget management.
• Review and manage departmental budgets, ensuring financial goals and staffing levels are met.
• Manage Purchasing & Resources; approve and coordinate purchasing of food, supplies, and dining-related equipment.
• Research, evaluate, and select specialty items and capital equipment to enhance service and efficiency.
• Develop & Lead Your Team; interview, hire, and evaluate Dining Services team members.
• Plan, implement, and oversee staff training and development.
• Review staff schedules to ensure proper coverage while maintaining budgeting staffing levels.
• Maintain strict adherence to health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Oversee sanitation, cleaning, food handling, and food storage practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Proactively monitor processes to prevent food‑borne illness and ensure compliance.
• Lead and facilitate the Dining Committee to gather feedback and improve services.
• Oversee all catering functions and special dining events.
• Partner with leadership to continuously improve dining services and resident satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nutrition services experience.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Registered member of the American Dietetic Association.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Dining Service functions and related federal and state regulations.
• Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
• High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Effective time management, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition.

Rewards That Support You

• Competitive pay with credit for experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hours per pay period).
• HSA / FSA options.
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance (60+ hours per pay period).
• PTO.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships.
• PSLF Eligible Employer.
• Employee discount program.
• Pet insurance (yes, really).
• Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet).
• Career growth opportunities.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.