Dietary Manager Trainee

ISH Dining Services is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Manager in Training. This role is responsible for learning and performing the job assignments of the dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions, as well as operating and teaching others how to operate industrial kitchen equipment.

• Learn and perform the job assignments of the dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions
• Operate and teach others how to operate industrial kitchen equipment
• Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions
• Lead small groups of line staff in food preparation, serving, and clean-up activities on varying shifts as needed
• Assume responsibility of and manage and supervise the dietary staff at a single site
• Effectively handle managerial responsibilities, including payroll submission, staffing patterns, effective coaching and discipline, purchasing, maintaining inventory, and budgeting
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met
• Assist in training, quality control, and in-servicing of staff
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and help insure that line staff do the same

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Current ServSafe certification is required in accordance with State/County law, or must become ServSafe certified within
• Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager designation where required in accordance with CMS and/or State/County law, or must become certified within a maximum of 9 months from enrollment
• Two years' experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision is desired
• Two years or more related dining/nutrition experience is desired
• Skilled in motivating and supervising foodservice personnel
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition
• Knowledge of foodservice program requirements
• An understanding of foodservice program finances
• Familiarity with budgets and inventory process desired
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting
• Written and oral communication skills
• Skill in using public relations techniques to promote the foodservice program to client and residents
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client, and other personnel and the public
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products
• Rotating weekends and holidays