About Us Front Porch of Bowdon is a licensed personal care home in Bowdon, GA offering assisted living and memory care services. We are a close-knit team committed to providing a warm, home-like environment for our residents.
Position Overview The Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals for our residents while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This is a hands-on role — you will be cooking daily while also managing scheduling, food procurement, and compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and prepare daily meals and snacks that meet residents' nutritional needs and personal preferences, including therapeutic and modified texture diets
- Apply strong culinary skills to produce meals that are nutritious, well-prepared, and genuinely enjoyable for residents
- Manage kitchen scheduling and coordinate dietary staff coverage
- Maintain food inventory, place orders, and manage food costs within budget
- Ensure kitchen operations comply with Georgia DPH Food Code 511-6-1 and State fire and safety standards
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen at all times
- Document menu cycles, food temperatures, and other required records
- Collaborate with care staff to accommodate resident dietary restrictions, preferences, and care plan requirements
- Participate in resident care conferences as needed regarding dietary concerns
Qualifications
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Demonstrated culinary skills with the ability to prepare a variety of meals from scratch, including Southern and comfort food favorites that resonate with our resident population
- Proven experience in food service, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or institutional setting
- ServSafe certification required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Ability to plan menus that are both nutritious and visually appealing
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a small team
- Comfortable with basic administrative tasks including scheduling and inventory tracking
- Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused
Preferred
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Formal culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience working in a personal care home, nursing facility, or assisted living community
- Knowledge of common therapeutic diets (low sodium, diabetic, pureed, etc.)
- Experience with food cost management
Schedule Full time. Schedule includes weekdays with rotating weekend coverage based on operational needs.
Compensation Competitive, based on experience.
