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Traveling food service manager

ISH Dining Services
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2025

Local Nursing Facility is seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director to manage our kitchen by planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and ensuring quality nutritional meals are prepared and served from kitchens maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

  • Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
  • Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
  • Submits written reports to the administration as necessary.
  • Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
  • Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
  • Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
  • Purchases food products from approved vendors.
  • Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
  • Monitors monthly expenditures.
  • Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
  • Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
  • Participates in department head meetings.
  • Participates in monthly QAPI meetings and prepares reports accordingly.
  • Participates in the Manager on Duty program

QUALIFICATIONS OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

  • Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
  • Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program preferred
  • Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred
  • Prior supervisory experience, preferred
  • Must be CDM certified
  • Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
  • Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination
  • Must be able to travel

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Food service management: 1 year (Required)

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