Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager Ridgeway Post Acute Petaluma, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Health & safety investigations Completing CE credits Food safety management Healthcare staff management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Safety inspections for hazard identification Maintaining patient confidentiality Staff scheduling Regulatory compliance Mid-level Long-term care facility experience Sanitation procedures Hiring Medical records Kitchen cost control Team management Meal preparation Staff training Kitchen staff training PointClickCare Dietary department experience Materials management in food and beverage Dietetics Budget management in healthcare Food ordering 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Kitchen staff scheduling Managing patient records Staffing management Regulatory compliance management Operational budget management Performance evaluation

Full Job Description Dietary Manager Ridgeway Post Acute Full Time Pay:

$25-$30 per hour Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking an experienced and motivated Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure our residents receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals tailored to their individual needs. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and passionate about resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs Ensure compliance with physician orders, approved menus, and portion control standards Manage the dietary department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; manage disciplinary actions and terminations as needed Maintain proper food storage, handling, and sanitation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Process new and updated diet orders; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment Conduct regular safety and cleanliness inspections of the dietary department Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings Provide in-service education and training for dietary staff Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining Maintain department security and resident confidentiality Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service Communicate menu changes with the Dietitian and document appropriately Responsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance Qualifications Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager course meeting state and federal regulations Minimum of one (1) year experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred Knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred Must maintain required continuing education and licensing Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception Work Environment Low to moderate noise level Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.