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Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility in Jackson, Tennessee
A skilled nursing facility in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Dietary Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our dietary department and ensure high-quality meal service for our residents. This leadership role is ideal for a confident, organized, and strategic nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do:
A skilled nursing facility in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Dietary Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our dietary department and ensure high-quality meal service for our residents. This leadership role is ideal for a confident, organized, and strategic nurse leader ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, organize, and supervise the dietary department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards
- Ensure meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and aligned with individual dietary needs
- Oversee food preparation, service, and sanitation procedures
- Manage inventory, food orders, and cost control measures
- Lead, train, and schedule dietary staff
- Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams on resident care plans and dietary requirements
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements including health inspections
- Active Dietary Manager certification
- Food Service Manager or certification/degree in Food Service Management or in Hospitality
- 2 years of Food Service Management preferred
- Collaborative leadership team that values your voice
- Stable and supportive work environment
- Commitment to staff development
- Competitive salary and benefits package