About this role
Dietary Manager – Skilled Nursing Facility Ridgeway Post Acute | Full-Time | $30-$35/hour
Ridgeway Post Acute is hiring an experienced Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting. If you're an organized, hands-on leader who's passionate about resident satisfaction, food safety, and team development, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
• Lead meal planning, food preparation, and dining service for residents • Ensure meals meet physician diet orders, approved menus, and portion standards • Manage department budget, food/supply ordering, and cost control • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff • Maintain sanitation and food safety compliance (federal, state, local regulations) • Process diet orders and maintain accurate resident diet records • Conduct resident nutritional assessments and monthly nutrition notes • Plan special meals for holidays and facility events • Partner with nursing, activities, and the facility Dietitian on resident care • Participate in QA and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings • Lead dietary staff training and in-service education • Perform regular kitchen safety and cleanliness inspections
What We're Looking For
• Completion of an approved Dietary Manager training course (state/federal certified) • 1+ year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing dietary department preferred • Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) a plus • Current, active Dietary Manager certification in good standing • • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling • Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling
Why Join Ridgeway Post Acute?
• Competitive pay: $30-$35/hour • Full-time schedule with growth opportunities • Supportive, team-oriented work environment • Make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives
Ridgeway Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.