Dietary Manager

Maple Lawn is looking for a dietary manager to run the dietary department. The position is an hourly position. A Certified Food Protection Professional or ServSafe certification is required but Maple Lawn will provide and pay for training for the right individual. The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in a long-term care facility. This includes ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. The Dietary Manager ensures compliance with CMS regulations (42 CFR §483.60

• Food and Nutrition Services) and Missouri DHSS requirements.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or GED (minimum) Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) preferred or required depending on facility policy ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification Experience in institutional food service (long-term care preferred)

Preferred:

1-3 years supervisory experience in healthcare dietary services Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture-modified diets Familiarity with CMS survey process and long-term care regulations Primary Responsibilities1. Dietary Department Management Oversee daily food service operations for residents and staff Develop and maintain meal schedules and production systems Ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, and labor management 2. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with CMS dietary regulations and Missouri state standards Maintain documentation for sanitation, food safety, and dietary services Participate in surveys and respond to dietary-related deficiencies 3. Menu Planning & Nutrition Services Develop and approve menus in consultation with dietitian (if applicable) Ensure menus meet residents' nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets Monitor therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and allergies 4. Food Safety & Sanitation Ensure compliance with HACCP principles and infection control standards Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation logs Oversee proper food storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring 5. Staffing & Training Hire, train, and supervise dietary staff (cooks, aides, dishwashers) Conduct ongoing in-services (food safety, sanitation, diet compliance) Evaluate staff performance and provide corrective action when needed 6. Resident Care Coordination Attend care plan meetings as needed Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident dietary needs Address resident concerns regarding food quality and preferences 7. Budget & Inventory Management Manage food and supply budgets Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor relationships Minimize waste and control food costs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work in a kitchen environment with heat, noise, and fast-paced conditions Ability to perform manual food service tasks when necessary

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $28.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Dietary department: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Dietary Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Palmyra, MO 63461 (Required)

Work Location:

In person Dietary Manager 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1410 W Line St, Palmyra, MO 63461 $22

• $28 an hour
• Full-time Maple Lawn Nursing Home 32 reviews $22
• $28 an hour
• Full-time Maple Lawn is looking for a dietary manager to run the dietary department.

The position is an hourly position. A Certified Food Protection Professional or ServSafe certification is required but Maple Lawn will provide and pay for training for the right individual. The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in a long-term care facility. This includes ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. The Dietary Manager ensures compliance with CMS regulations (42 CFR §483.60

• Food and Nutrition Services) and Missouri DHSS requirements.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or GED (minimum) Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) preferred or required depending on facility policy ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification Experience in institutional food service (long-term care preferred)

Preferred:

1-3 years supervisory experience in healthcare dietary services Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture-modified diets Familiarity with CMS survey process and long-term care regulations Primary Responsibilities1. Dietary Department Management Oversee daily food service operations for residents and staff Develop and maintain meal schedules and production systems Ensure adequate staffing, scheduling, and labor management 2. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with CMS dietary regulations and Missouri state standards Maintain documentation for sanitation, food safety, and dietary services Participate in surveys and respond to dietary-related deficiencies 3. Menu Planning & Nutrition Services Develop and approve menus in consultation with dietitian (if applicable) Ensure menus meet residents' nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets Monitor therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and allergies 4. Food Safety & Sanitation Ensure compliance with HACCP principles and infection control standards Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation logs Oversee proper food storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring 5. Staffing & Training Hire, train, and supervise dietary staff (cooks, aides, dishwashers) Conduct ongoing in-services (food safety, sanitation, diet compliance) Evaluate staff performance and provide corrective action when needed 6. Resident Care Coordination Attend care plan meetings as needed Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident dietary needs Address resident concerns regarding food quality and preferences 7. Budget & Inventory Management Manage food and supply budgets Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor relationships Minimize waste and control food costs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work in a kitchen environment with heat, noise, and fast-paced conditions Ability to perform manual food service tasks when necessary

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $28.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Dietary department: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Dietary Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Palmyra, MO 63461 (Required)

Work Location:

In person