Dietary Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Certified Dietary Manager

  • Ottawa, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Ottawa, IL
  • 3 days ago

Role: Certified Dietary Manager Pay Range: $56,000 to $59,500 annually....

Cdm

  • Godfrey, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Godfrey, IL
  • 11 days ago

Role: Certified Dietary Manager Pay Rate: $55,000 - $60,000 annually....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Urbana, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager is responsible for supporting and leading all aspects of food and beverage service operations in collaboration with the F&B management team. This hands-on role...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place has everything you’ll need under one hotel roof with over 1258 guest rooms, 53 suites and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space....

Food Service Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Food Service Director Requirements: Dietetics, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or any field with equivalent work experience Three years of experience in food service management Experience in developing...

Dietary Manager (CDM)

  • Godfrey, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Godfrey, IL
  • 10 days ago

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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is now actively seeking a dynamic Food and Beverage Manager. Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in...

Food and Beverage Manager- Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

LOCATION: Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Salary: $55,000-$60,000 Other Forms of Compensation: N/A Pay Grade: 11 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal...

Dietary Director

  • Morton, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 16 days ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the...

Food Service Director I- No Nights, No Weekends

  • Highwood, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Highwood, IL
  • 18 days ago

Food Service Director Requirements: Dietetics, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or any field with equivalent work experience Three years of experience in food service management Experience in developing...

Dietary Manager

  • Taylorville, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Taylorville, IL
  • 18 days ago

hours of supervised dietetic practice supervised by an RD) Be a Certified Dietary Manager, or a certified food service manager, or have national certification for food service management and safety...

Dietary Manager certificate, Registered Diet Technician or Registered Dietitian, preferred Minimum of one (1) year experience in food service management preferred in an acute care setting ServSafe...

Food and Beverage Manager- Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago

Levy Sector LOCATION: Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Salary: $55,000-$60,000 Other Forms of Compensation: N/A Pay Grade: 11 Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to...

Manager, Food & Nutrition Services

  • Springfield, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 29 days ago

Certified dietary manager preferred....

Dining Services Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $97000 / year What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our...

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Salary for Dietary Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%



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