Dietary Manager

Union Post Acute offers a truly home like environment for all residents, whether in the 40 bed assisted living or the 88 bed skilled rehab in rural Union, SC.

As the only of our kind in the area, we pride ourselves on delivering patient-centered care across the spectrum of care.

We are looking for compassionate and talented individuals to join our work family.

🍽️✨ NOW HIRING: DIETARY MANAGER ✨🍽️

Join our team and lead the heart of our nursing home — the kitchen! We're looking for an energetic, organized, hands-on Dietary Manager who is passionate about great food, teamwork, and resident satisfaction.

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🕔 Schedule: Hours will fluctuate between 5:00 AM - 8:30 PM based on department needs.

💰Pay is based upon Experience.

💼 What You'll Do:
🍴 Oversee daily operations of the Dietary Department
👨‍🍳 Direct and assist with food prep and meal service
🥗 Ensure meals are safe, appetizing, and meet resident dietary needs
📋 Process diet orders, changes, allergies, and food preferences
🎉 Plan holiday meals, special events, and functions
👥 Hire, train, coach, schedule, and supervise dietary staff
💰 Manage budgets, food costs, supplies, and department records
🧼 Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment
🌡️ Monitor food temperatures and compliance standards
🤝 Coordinate with Nursing, Activities, and Dietician teams
📚 Lead training, staff meetings, and in-services
🏆 Participate in QA and IDT meetings to ensure top quality care

🌟 What We're Looking For:
✔️ Must possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
✔️ Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager course that meets state and federal care regulations
✔️ One year of experience in a long-term care facility dietary department preferred
✔️ Leadership experience in dietary/food service
✔️ Strong communication and organization skills
✔️ Knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and healthcare dietary standards
✔️ Compassion for serving seniors and residents

💖 If you're ready to make a difference through leadership and quality meals, we'd love to meet you!

📩 Apply today and become part of a team that cares!

General Purpose

The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery.

This role ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.

The director manages staff, maintains budget compliance, and coordinates with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

Essential Duties


* Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs


* Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders


* Manage department budget, control costs, and order f...