Dietary Operations Manager

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, Illinois
  • Full Time

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

  • Starting Hourly Pay - $32.35

  • Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service

  • Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

  • Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date

  • Free Dental & Vision

  • Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave

  • Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available

  • View our full benefits package on

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Administers & manages entire food service operation for all shifts for Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown

  • Supervises frontline supervisors & lower-level food preparation & service staff

  • Oversees fiscal controls of dietary department

  • Maintains necessary records required by nursing home administration policies & provides education in proper nutritional follow-up plan by consulting with residents & families.

  • Plans & evaluates meals for regular, modified & special diets taking into consideration available foodstuffs, nutritional values & cost involved to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations, treatment plans & accreditation standards.

  • Visits residents & conducts interviews for dietary history & preferences; counsels' residents on diets.

  • Inspects perishable foods for nutritional composition & quality & checks to ensure proper storage & rotation is utilized to preserve food value.

  • Consults with Nursing Home Administrator, Dietary Supervisors and Dietetic Tech to establish plans & procedures for dietary program.

  • Instructs food service personnel in basic dietetic principles, trains employees in quality standards, sanitation & storage.

  • Coordinates & maintains communication between dietary department & medical staff. Recommends changes in dietetic program as needed.

  • Oversees ordering of food & supplies from vendors (e.g., paper products, dry goods, frozen food, vegetables, utensils, cookware, sanitation sup-plies, etc.).

  • Prepares related records & reports

  • Attends & conducts staff meetings; meets with Dietary Supervisors, dietetic technician to discuss changes &/or modifications; attends committee meetings.

  • All other duties as assigned

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

  • To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

  • When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

  • We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.

  • You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.

  • We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in state & federal guidelines & accreditation standards regarding dietetics/nutrition for agency of employment; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

  • Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Medical, Food Services, Nursing, Food Safety Inspection, Management,

Confidentiality, Developing Others, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Job ID: 517840121
Originally Posted on: 4/18/2026

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