Dietary Manager for Nursing Home
Job Description
Dietary Manager
St. Paul, MN | Full-time
A skilled nursing and long-term care facility in the St. Paul area is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead food service operations and ensure residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs.
What you'll do:
Oversee daily food service operations, including meal preparation, service, and cleanup
Supervise, schedule, hire, and train dietary staff (cooks and dietary aides)
Ensure meals meet residents' prescribed therapeutic diets and physician orders
Partner with the consulting Registered Dietitian on menu planning and nutritional care
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards and stay survey-ready under state, CMS, and health department regulations
Manage food and supply inventory, ordering, and food-cost budget
Monitor resident meal satisfaction and address concerns
What we're looking for:
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, or ANFP eligibility with willingness to certify
Prior food service management experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and long-term care food service regulations
Strong leadership, organizational, and budgeting skills
Compensation and benefits:
$29 to $34 per hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off (vacation and holiday)
Employee referral bonus
Apply confidentially through Delta Staffing.
