Dietary Manager

If you are working towards the qualifications or have related experience. We strongly encourage you to apply. We have scholarships available to assist you in earning your certifications!

Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center is located in Bagley, MN. We are professional, agile, supportive and our goal is to provide a healthy, rich and enjoyable day to day lifestyle that our residents can not only trust in, but depend on. .

The manager is responsible for the safe, sanitary, economical, and nutritional operation of the food service department. The manager will supervise the management of the dietary department and all related functions under the guidance of the consultant dietician. The manager will ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare staff schedules
• Monitor employee hours worked, attendance, etc
• Handle grievances and concerns within the department
• Establish meal schedules and work routines in cooperation with cooks and dietary aides
• Assure new employees are properly orientated and trained to position
• Interview and hire applicants for dietary positions
• Conduct employee performance evaluations
• Train staff on safety precautions to maintain a safe working environment
• Train staff on Safety Data Sheets in regards to chemicals used
• Manage the dietary department
• Assure sanitation and proper temperature of refrigeration and freezer equipment and storage areas
• Provide cooperation of dietary operations with the other departments
• Participate in Quality Assurance Monitoring and assure compliance with infection control and safety policies and regulations
• Assist in the selection of vendors, in order to assure an economically run department
• Direct and supervise food production and service
• Maintain department sanitation
• Participate in Quality Assurance Committee, PIP and department head meetings
• Attend workshops, as required
• Supervise the assignment of duties
• Assure sufficient staff employed to prepare and serve all meals
• Maintain the standards of quality and quantity of food served
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Administrator
• Review and be knowledgeable with all departmental policies, procedures, and job descriptions, standard and new
• Attend all required in-services
• Complete all training, as assigned, within the specified time frame
• Maintain positive relations with residents, visitors, families, and staff
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comply with all policies and procedures, as set forth in in the Policy and Procedure Manuals
• Comply with applicable standards of behavior and conducts including, but not limited to, standards of employee conduct and professional code of ethics
• Use proper protective equipment, when required
• Organize department functions and activities

Minimum Qualifications -If you are working towards these qualifications or have related experience. We strongly encourage you to apply. We have scholarships available to assist you in earning your certifications!

• A certified dietary manager; or
• A certified food service manager; or
• Have similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body; or
• Have an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; or
• Have 2 or more years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services in a nursing facility setting and has completed a course of study in food safety and management that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
• Must have previous experience and special training in the field of food preparation, meal planning, nutrition, and sanitation.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus, Monday - Friday, daytime shift + full range of benefits.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Please contact Jennifer at 218-694-6552 for questions!