Dietary Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: White Oak of Rock Hill - Rock Hill, SC 29372Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManagementDietary Manager

Join Our Team

White Oak of Rock Hill is seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department and help provide exceptional nutritional care and dining services for our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food service management, resident satisfaction, and leading a strong dietary team in a long-term care environment.

Our team is committed to creating a positive atmosphere where residents feel cared for and employees feel valued. If you are a motivated leader who thrives in a collaborative healthcare setting, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Dietary Manager oversees the daily operations of the dietary department, ensuring high-quality food service, compliance with regulations, clinical nutrition support, staff supervision, budgeting, and resident satisfaction. This position works closely with administration, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to provide excellent nutritional care and dining experiences for residents.

Responsibilities Include

Dietary Operations

Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the dietary department

Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and healthcare regulations

Monitor food quality, meal service, and resident satisfaction

Maintain dietary department policies and procedures

Clinical Responsibilities

Complete nutritional assessments and required dietary documentation

Monitor resident food preferences, intake, and texture modifications

Participate in wound and weight meetings

Coordinate care for residents with special dietary needs and tube feedings

Complete dietary progress notes and assessments timely

Leadership & Staff Supervision

Interview, hire, train, and supervise dietary employees

Conduct employee evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed

Schedule staff and authorize overtime and PTO

Conduct monthly dietary in-service education

Promote teamwork and a positive work environment

Quality Assurance & Budgeting

Monitor quality assurance programs and resident dietary feedback

Attend department head meetings and provide reports as needed

Maintain department operations within budget guidelines

Order food and supplies and manage invoices appropriately

Qualifications

Must have completed or be enrolled in an approved Dietary Manager Course

Experience in food service management preferred

Long-term care or healthcare dietary experience preferred

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Diet Technician, or Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Knowledge of food sanitation, special diets, inventory management, and large-scale food preparation

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Computer and keyboarding skills required

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

Works primarily in kitchen and food service areas

Environment may be warm, moist, and fast-paced

Exposure to hot equipment, wet floors, refrigeration areas, and kitchen utensils

Universal precautions required due to potential exposure to communicable diseases

Why Join Us?

Supportive team-oriented environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

Competitive pay and benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Rewarding career in healthcare and nutrition services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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