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JOIN OUR TEAM as a Dietary Manager

Heinzerling Community is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Dietary Manager who is passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This is more than a job, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful, lifelong relationships with the residents you support while making a lasting difference every day.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Heinzerling Community has provided exceptional care to children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. As a nonprofit healthcare organization, we are committed to delivering person‑centered care, fostering dignity, and promoting community integration in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our mission-driven team works together to create enriching experiences and meaningful outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the dietary department primarily for one building, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly, and kitchen staff adhere to all safety and regulatory regulations. This position supervises kitchen staff, oversees food preparation, ensures all food is prepared according to dietary requirements and orders food.

Pay Rates & Available Shifts

1 st shift (5a – 1:30p). The base pay is $23.25 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour weekend shift differential.

Essential Job Duties

Manages dietary staff, create staff schedules

Hires, trains, evaluates, and resolves employee situations and concerns, conferring with leadership and HR as needed

Conducts general orientation for all staff; oversees and implements on-the-job orientation for supervisors, trayline/dish-machine operators and cooks

Presents dietary in-services. Attends and conducts department meetings

Oversees food production and delivery to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (Medicaid, Life Safety, Licensure, Department of Health, etc.)

Resolves day-to-day operational problems as well as problems supply representatives, such as discrepancies, quality, deliveries, and similar problems

Prepares and orders monthly office supplies, chemical supplies, adaptive equipment and food supplies

Manage health inspections as needed

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalent education or training in related field.

3 years of experience in food service or equivalent education or training.

Certification as Dietary Manage or Dietic Technician preferred.

Must complete Serve Safe training within 6 months of starting.

Functional computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.

Excellent Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Plan with generous 50% employer match

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

Immediate access to Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Wellness Program with on-site health screenings

Employee discounts through the ADP LifeSmart program

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Heinzerling Community is a substance-free workplace and does not accommodate the use of drugs or medical marijuana

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Heinzerling Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to watch our YouTube video Welcome to Heinzerling Community to learn more about our community and apply today!