Dietary Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Manager - Hickory Treatment Centers

Department: Dietary

Direct Report To : Executive Director

The Dietary Manager (DM), is the primary dietary and nutritional member of the team, working to integrate fresh foods to improve the health and general well-being of all clients.

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director, the Dietary Manager is responsible for all the daily operations of the kitchen. The Dietary Manager serves as a role model and mentor to all kitchen staff and therefore must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor always.

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

To provide high quality, acute care for adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

• Basic kitchen knowledge.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate client admissions, census and needs of the facility.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insurance.

Food Preparation & Culinary Quality

• Create recipes and meals that improve client nutrition and meet dietary, or allergy needs.
• Develop catered, celebratory or specialty dishes for marketing or special events
• Serve food for each special diet per physician order and in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and clients

Inventory, Ordering & Budget Management

• Ensure all supplies are ordered, stocked, and properly stored, including food items, utensils, cleaning products, and cooking supplies.
• Submit a weekly food budget and track kitchen expenses, reporting spending and needs

Staffing, Training & Kitchen Operations

• Ensure the kitchen is adequately staffed in all areas.

• Provide necessary training for kitchen employees to ensure quality culinary standards are met

Safety, Sanitation, & Compliance

• Participate in cleaning and deep cleaning of the kitchen
• Report any unsafe conditions or faulty equipment to the Executive Director

$19.00-$23.00 hourly