Now Hiring: Dietary Manager

Pacific Coast Post-Acute | Salinas, CA

Pay: $32–$33 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Schedule: Full-Time
Benefits Available

Lead Our Dietary Team and Make a Difference!

Pacific Coast Post-Acute in Salinas, CA, is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department and help ensure our residents receive nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated food service professional who is passionate about resident care, food quality, and team leadership. You will oversee daily dietary operations, supervise staff, maintain food safety standards, and ensure meals meet residents' individual dietary needs and preferences.

If you're ready to lead a team in a supportive skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Join Pacific Coast Post-Acute?

• Competitive Pay: $32–$33 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-Time Opportunity: Build a rewarding career with a dedicated healthcare team.
• Employee Benefits: Benefits available for eligible employees.
• Leadership Role: Oversee daily dietary operations and lead a team of dietary professionals.
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on resident nutrition, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with nursing, activities, and other departments to support resident well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Dietary Operations and Meal Service

• Oversee and participate in meal preparation and service to ensure food is safe, appetizing, and meets residents' dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals follow approved menus, physician orders, and prescribed diets.
• Maintain food quality, appropriate portion sizes, and resident satisfaction.
• Plan and coordinate special meals for holidays and facility events.
• Monitor resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional concerns.

Staff Leadership and Management

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary department employees.
• Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for daily operations.
• Provide ongoing staff training and in-service education.
• Address performance concerns and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and compliance with facility policies.

Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure proper food storage, handling, preparation, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and storage environment.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Investigate workplace injuries and coordinate corrective actions or retraining when necessary.

Nutrition and Resident Care

• Process new diet orders and updates while maintaining accurate diet cards and resident records.
• Visit residents to discuss dietary needs, preferences, and concerns.
• Coordinate with the Dietitian regarding menu changes and document updates appropriately.
• Complete required nutritional notes and communicate concerns regarding residents' nutritional status.
• Collaborate with nursing and activities departments to support resident care.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of resident information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager course that meets applicable state and federal requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.
• Previous experience supervising food service staff preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and nutrition standards.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) software preferred.
• Ability to organize schedules, manage inventory, and oversee daily dietary operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Must maintain required continuing education and applicable credentials or licenses.
• Must meet applicable Department of Public Health licensing and certification requirements.

Join Our Team!

At Pacific Coast Post-Acute, we understand that quality nutrition is an essential part of resident care. We're looking for a Dietary Manager who takes pride in food service excellence, team leadership, and creating a positive dining experience for our residents.

If you're ready to bring your leadership skills to a team that makes a difference every day, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.