What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at Spring Creek Healthcare Center?
Dietary Manager - Full Time
Spring Creek Care Center - Millcreek, Utah
Spring Creek is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Spring Creek may be the right fit for you.
What you'll do:
- Oversee daily food service operations, including preparation, purchasing, budgeting, storage, and inventory rotation
- Recruit, hire, and train dietary staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed
- Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage
- Manage staffing levels to align with department PPD targets
- Ensure meals are prepared to meet residents' dietary needs, preferences, and prescribed diets
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and portioning standards
- Verify proper food temperatures and ensure compliance with safety procedures
- Assist with meal service and cover cook or dietary aide shifts as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department operations
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
What we're looking for:
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals required
- Active ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety certification required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Two years of experience in a geriatric or long-term care setting preferred
- Knowledge of federal regulations for skilled nursing or post-acute care settings
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. and handle equipment or supplies
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- Full range of motion to perform job-related tasks
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
- Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices) and ability to meet facility health requirements
Why us:
Our Dietary Supervisor's care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.
If you're a professional who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.