Dietary Manager

Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion!We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall food service function within the nursing center with the goal of providing exceptional service to residents/patients, employees and visitors. As a collaborative member of the nursing center management team, the Dietary Manager supports practices that focus on improving clinical, resident/patient, personnel and business excellence. Position HighlightsReports to Nursing Home Administrator *Supervise the Food and Nutrition team to include hiring, orienting, training, and performance management. *Maintain the Food and Nutrition personnel schedule to ensure adequate staffing. Assure menus, recipes and menu systems are followed to prepare meals, snacks and nourishments in accordance to prescribed resident/patient diets and requests;Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and service of meals, snacks and nourishments in various dining locations and times. Plan and execute special events, celebrations, and marketing events.Operate the Food and Nutrition department within budget. Conduct quality improvement functions including audits, interviews and rounds with residents/patients, department personnel and co-workers to identify opportunities for improved customer service, food production, dining program enhancements, etc. BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off Variable compensation plansInclusive workplace with DEI committeeNursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition AssistanceTuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service. Qualifications:

*Associates or bachelor's degree in food service management, culinary arts, hospitality or nutrition preferred.

*Certified Dietary Manager preferred.

*High school education or equivalent required.

*Experience in commercial/volume food service management required.

*Must have Serve Safe and other certifications in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the nursing center.

Other Info

• Position Type: Full Time

• Pay Target: $62,400 - $68,640 per year

• Job City: Danbury

• Requisition Number: 498038

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively "Genesis") has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.