Dietary Manager Jobs in California

A Dietary Manager is a key figure in the nutrition industry, responsible for managing food service operations within healthcare institutions, schools, and other organizations. Their primary duties include planning meals, ensuring the nutritional adequacy of meals served, supervising food preparation and delivery, managing food and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal health regulations. They are also responsible for hiring, training, and supervising culinary and dietary staff, as well as for ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

The Dietary Manager should possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a comprehensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. They should also be proficient in diet therapy and nutrition support. Certification as a Dietary Manager and/or Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) is typically required, as is a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Before becoming a Dietary Manager, a person might have roles such as Dietetic Technician, Food Service Supervisor, or Nutritionist.

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Nutrition Systems Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Nutrition Systems ManagerPosition Title & Department: Nutrition Systems Manager; Student AffairsPosting #: 5077Department Description:The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Food & Beverage Manager Reset Hotel Modus by PM Hotel Group

  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to help oversee daily operations for Reset Hotel located in Twentynine Palms, CA. As Food & Beverage Manager you will hire and train new...

Dietetics Director

  • Coalinga, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Coalinga, CA
  • 2 days ago

Development of the departmental policies and procedures required for nutritional care and safe/timely provision of meals for the patient population....

Food Services Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Role: Food Services Manager Reports to: Senior Director, Member Services Program: 3001- Lancaster Interim Housing Department: Admin Location: Kensington Campus - 45244 32nd St West, Lancaster, CA...

Director Of Dietetics

  • Fresno, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3 days ago

Development of the departmental policies and procedures required for nutritional care and safe/timely provision of meals for the patient population....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 3 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Director - Food & Nutrition Services

  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Education and Work Experience Registered Dietitian required (CMS). Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Food & Nutrition or related field or relevant experience....

Certified Dietary Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a full-time Certified Dietary Manager ( must be certified ) Full Time Starting Rate -$38-$40 $2K Sign-on Bonus Benefits: Competitive pay Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental...

Dietary Manager Assistant

  • Visalia, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 4 days ago

Conduct monthly nutritional assessments for residents at nutritional risk and ensure accurate documentation. Provide ongoing staff education and conduct in-service training sessions....

Dining Services Director of Operations

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago

Two years experience in dining and nutrition services in a healthcare environment and personnel supervision is required....

Food & Beverage Manager Restaurant 1-OEM

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 4 days ago

Food & Beverage Manager Restaurant 1-OEM Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,287 current hospitality jobs what where Food...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California's best...

Specialized training in Dining Services management and nutrition preferred (Nutrition, RD, CDM, and/or FPM)....

Dining Services - Director of Operations-In-Training

  • Bell Gardens, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA
  • 5 days ago

Specialized training in Dining Services management and nutrition preferred (Nutrition, RD, CDM, and/or FPM)....

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Salary for Dietary Manager Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
26.0%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Managers in California
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%



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