Dietary Manager

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Our Fair Oaks Lodge facility is seeking an amazing Dietary Manager!

Position: Dietary Manager

Culinary Leadership

• Oversee and/or prepare high-quality meals with attention to presentation and portion control.
• Utilize standardized recipes and production tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate on menu planning, including holiday and special event offerings.
• Conduct daily pre-meal briefings with service staff to align on expectations.

Team Supervision Training

• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of culinary team members.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and address performance concerns in coordination with HR.
• Provide hands-on training to uphold culinary standards and service excellence.

Kitchen Operations Compliance

• Maintain organized, clean, and compliant storage areas.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food per health regulations.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and cleanliness to meet safety standards.

Inventory Budget Management

• Assist with ordering and inventory control to align with budget goals.
• Implement waste reduction and food recycling practices.
• Support adherence to loss prevention and chemical safety protocols.

Resident Community Engagement

• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and executing themed meals and special events.
• Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Dietary Manager
• 1-2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting preferred.
• 3-5 years of kitchen or food service management experience preferred
• An associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to food quality, resident satisfaction, and a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Customer-service driven with a warm, professional demeanor.