What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at Saint Therese?
Dietary Manager | Full-Time
The Difference You'll Make
As the Dietary Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in creating a safe, nourishing, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. You'll oversee all aspects of Dining Services-from menu planning and purchasing to staffing and compliance-ensuring high-quality food, efficient operations, and exceptional service every day.
-Lead Dining Operations
-Oversee daily Dining Services operations, including menu planning, purchasing, scheduling, and budget management
-Review and manage departmental budgets, ensuring financial goals and staffing levels are met
-Manage Purchasing & Resources
-Approve and coordinate purchasing of food, supplies, and dining-related equipment
-Research, evaluate, and select specialty items and capital equipment to enhance service and efficiency
-Develop & Lead Your Team
-Interview, hire, and evaluate Dining Services team members
-Plan, implement, and oversee staff training and development
-Review staff schedules to ensure proper coverage while maintaining budgeted staffing levels
-Ensure Quality, Safety & Compliance
-Maintain strict adherence to health department regulations and food safety standards
-Oversee sanitation, cleaning, food handling, and food storage practices to ensure a safe environment
-Proactively monitor processes to prevent food-borne illness and ensure compliance
-Enhance the Resident Experience
-Lead and facilitate the Dining Committee to gather feedback and improve services
-Oversee all catering functions and special dining events
-Support Community Leadership
-Partner with leadership to continuously improve dining services and resident satisfaction
-Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Requirements
-2 years of nutrition services experience.
-Management or supervisory experience
-Registered member of the American Dietetic Association
-Demonstrated working knowledge of Dining Service functions and related federal
and state regulations
-Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate
behaviors to staff and others
-High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills
-Demonstrated leadership abilities
-Effective time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Preferred
-Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition
Rewards That Support You
-Competitive pay with credit for experience
-Medical, Dental, Vision (60 hrs. per pay period)
-HSA / FSA options
-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60 hrs. per pay period)
-PTO
-403(b) with employer match
-Tuition discounts and scholarships
-PSLF Eligible Employer
-Employee discount program
-Pet insurance (yes, really)
-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
-Career growth opportunities
Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love
Join Saint Therese at Westlake, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming community dedicated to compassionate, high-quality service. Work alongside a dedicated team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.
Our Westlake community includes 33 assisted living, memory care, and palliative and hospice residences, supported by engaging programs, personalized services, and a strong sense of connection for residents and families.
About Saint Therese
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.
If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!
Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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