Dietary Manager

Full-Time Dietary Manager

Mission Valley Post Acute is seeking an experienced and dedicated Full-Time Dietary Manager to lead our Dietary Services Department. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food service operations, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals that meet their individual dietary needs. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and committed to providing exceptional resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Compensation

• $80,000–$90,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment

Position Summary

The Dietary Manager oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, food service, budgeting, staffing, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures meals are safe, nutritious, appetizing, and tailored to each resident's individual dietary requirements in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and state and federal regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, nutritious, and appealing

• Ensure meals meet physician orders, approved menus, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences

• Maintain food quality, portion control, sanitation, and food safety standards

• Manage the dietary department budget, control food costs, and order food and supplies efficiently

• Plan and coordinate holiday meals, special events, and resident celebrations

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate dietary department staff

• Develop employee schedules and adjust staffing to meet operational needs

• Process new diet orders and changes while maintaining accurate diet cards and resident dietary records

• Conduct nutritional observations, document monthly nutrition notes, and communicate concerns to the Registered Dietitian

• Ensure proper food storage, inventory management, and kitchen sanitation in compliance with all regulations

• Conduct routine inspections to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

• Collaborate with Nursing, Rehabilitation, Activities, and other departments to enhance resident care and satisfaction

• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Infection Prevention, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings

• Provide ongoing education and in-service training for dietary staff

• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions and retraining as appropriate

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred or willingness to obtain as required

• Minimum of two (2) years of dietary management experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, long-term care, or healthcare setting preferred

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, and infection control standards

• Experience managing departmental budgets, purchasing, and inventory

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and develop staff

• Proficiency with electronic documentation and basic computer applications

Why Join Mission Valley Post Acute?

At Mission Valley Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional care and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, and we invest in our employees by offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are a dedicated Dietary Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding food service in a healthcare environment, we encourage you to 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.