Dietary Manager

Dietary Manager (Project Management)

Dietary Manager - Ridgeway Post Acute

Location: Petaluma, CA
Pay: $25-$30 per hour, DOE
Schedule: Full-Time

Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking an energetic, organized, and service-driven Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department and support the nutritional well-being of our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys guiding a team, creating a warm dining experience, and ensuring meals are both compliant and genuinely enjoyable for those we serve.

Our community takes pride in providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment. The dietary department plays a vital role in resident satisfaction, and we're looking for a leader who can bring both professionalism and heart to the role.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the dietary department
• Coordinate meal planning, preparation, and service in accordance with resident needs and facility standards
• Ensure compliance with CDPH regulations, infection control practices, and dietary guidelines
• Train, schedule, and supervise dietary aides and cooks
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams regarding therapeutic diets
• Maintain inventory, manage ordering, and monitor cost-effective practices
• Foster a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment
• Support resident satisfaction by ensuring meals are attractive, timely, and tailored to individual needs

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare dietary setting strongly preferred
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and state/federal dietary regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and a genuine interest in contributing to resident quality of life
• Food Safety Manager certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

• Competitive pay: $25-$30/hr
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative work culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Stable full-time schedule in a respected post-acute care environment

If you are passionate about food service, team leadership, and creating a dining experience that residents look forward to, Ridgeway Post Acute would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help lead a department that truly makes a difference.