What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dietary Manager - Healthcare position at Riverside?
Join our compassionate healthcare team as an Assistant Dietary Manager, where your leadership and nutrition expertise directly enhance residents' health and quality of life. If you're organized, service-driven, and reliable, we want you to support daily operations and ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant meal service. The ideal candidate will monitor meal production, uphold sanitation standards, assist with CMS-related requirements, lead and support staff, and maintain clear communication with the Dining Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Monitoring (Healthcare Dining)
Monitor daily meal production and service to ensure quality and consistency
Direct staff to follow established procedures and schedules
Verify meals are prepared, plated, and served according to facility standards
Kitchen & Production Oversight
Support the meal production process from prep through service
Assist with meal counts, production adjustments, and workflow organization
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food items
Sanitation & Food Safety
Maintain and enforce sanitation procedures for the kitchen and dining areas
Ensure correct cleaning schedules for equipment, work surfaces, and restrooms (as applicable)
Support safe food handling practices and temperature control procedures
Staff Support & Leadership
Train, coach, and guide staff to meet performance expectations
Provide coverage as needed and support teamwork across shifts
Maintain a positive, respectful work environment and support collaboration
CMS / Compliance Support
Assist with tracking, documentation, and compliance activities for CMS
Support required logs, records, and audits
Ensure staff follow compliance-related policies and procedures
Computer Literacy & Reporting
Use facility systems to enter, track, and update reports
Prepare basic reports and documentation for the Dining Manager or leadership team
Maintain accurate records (as required by the role)
Communication & Coordination
Communicate clearly with the Dining Manager, staff, and other departments
Provide timely updates on production, sanitation status, and issues/concerns
Support a professional, service-focused approach with residents/patients and families
Other Duties (as assigned)
Assist with inventory, ordering support, and daily operational tasks (if applicable)
Help ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready
Required Qualifications
- Experience: At least 2 years' experience in healthcare dining, food service, or kitchen operations preferred
- Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare food service standards and documentation preferred
- Computer Skills: Comfortable with computers
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Teamwork: Works well with others; supports leadership and collaboration
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift [50 lbs] and stand/walk for extended periods
- Availability: Ability to work required shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
Physical Requirements (General)
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to [50 lbs] occasionally (and perform repetitive tasks as needed)
Ability to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures