Certified Dietary Manager

  • Sumter
  • Avalon Health Care
Patriots Village State Veteran's Home in Sumter is seeking a Certified 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.

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.
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 preferred.
  • 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