Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager

Benson Heights Care Center is seeking a Dietary Manager to join our team! The Dietary Manager is an effective business manager responsible for leading the dining services team in preparing nutritious meals, providing service with a hospitality focus, and managing costs within or below budget in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards. $38.00 - $40.00 /hr Full-time are eligible for: 401K Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates dining services goals, policies and procedures.
• Must work in cooperation with nutritionists, dietitians and comply with all Federal, state and local requirements.
• Represents dining services team at resident council meetings for feedback on dining services.
• Develops menus offering heart-healthy choices and takes into consideration low-sodium and diabetic diet needs.
• Maintains a recipe file for meals.
• Continually upgrades knowledge of dietary management and nutrition to benefit community's services.
• Compliant with budget in labor and expense control.
• Maintains inventory and portion controls working within budget.
• Plans written menus at least 30 days in advance of preparation/serving dates involving resident preferences.
• Interviews new residents to welcome, acquire food preferences, allergies and special requests.
• Develops system to track resident's dietary needs/preferences and monitors for changes.

Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dietary Manager Certification required.
• Must have 3 years' dining services management experience with 1 year prior experience in senior living.
• Must be graduate of A.D.A.-approved course in food services OR certification in the culinary field.
• Must have current Food Handlers permit/ServSafe certification.
• Must be experienced in preparing meals on a regular basis for large groups – hospitality environment preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of special diets.
• Must be seasoned business manager who understands financial and operations aspects of dining services.
• Must have 2 years' supervisory experience.

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.