Grant County is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead food service operations at Orchard Manor. This position is responsible for planning menus, maintaining standards for quality and service, supervising dietary staff, coordinating department operations, and helping ensure residents receive quality nutrition and dining services. The Dietary Manager works under the supervision of the Administrator and plays an important leadership role in staffing, training, compliance, budgeting, and resident-centered care.
Benefit Position: 80 hours bi-weekly with varying hours
Starting Pay: $27.79 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
1. Associate Degree in Nutrition or related field
2. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred, or ability to obtain within two years
3. CFM certification required within three months of hire
Experience:
1. At least two years of large-scale food service experience; geriatric experience preferred.
2. At least two years of supervisory experience.
How to Apply
A Grant County application and job description may be obtained on www.co.grant.wi.gov (under employment opportunities) or by contacting Grant County Human Resources (608) 723‑2540.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and Grant County Application to the below address or email to [email protected] .
Application materials will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Grant County Human Resources
111 S. Jefferson St. - P.O. Box 529
Lancaster, WI 53813
Grant County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer (AA/EEO). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, women, and persons with work-related limitations.
GRANT COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Dietary Manager
DEPARTMENT/ AGENCY: Orchard Manor
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Administrator
PAY GRADE: H
FLSA: Non-Exempt
(**Changed from Exempt 12/2024)
NATURE OF WORK
Under the supervision of the Administrator, plans menus, establishes standards of quality and
service; plans, organizes and controls activities of department to meet standards; establishes
master staffing patterns and work schedules; provides supervision to staff and serves as a resource
person to them; ensures that a trained work force is available; prepares necessary reports and
related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Education:
1. Associate Degree in Nutrition or related field
2. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)-Optional or willing to obtain within two years
3. CFM-upon three (3) months.
Experience:
1. Two years’ experience in food service preparing meals in large quantities; geriatric setting
preferred
2. Two years’ supervision experience; geriatric setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong organization and leadership ability required
2. Able to be on call when necessary
3. Expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other
employees and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of
residents. Must participate in Orchard Manor emergency plan as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assures delivery of quality nutrition and food services
2. Communicates and interprets Orchard Manor policies, standards, and procedures to
department employees
3. Participates with the administrator and the dietician in establishing objectives and
standards in regard to food quality, variety and service
4. Develops department methods and procedures to meet objectives and standards
5. Ensures the completion of the required MDS assessments
6. Plans menus for nutritional adequacy, subject to approval of Dietary Consultant
7. Coordinates all menus to achieve maximum utilization of personnel, food and facility
8. Obtains explanations from appropriate personnel for deviations from standards and
attempts to prevent recurrence
9. Remains aware of technical developments in the area of food service and nutrition and
evaluates their applicability in Orchard Manor
10. Establishes standards for the performance of personnel and instills the necessary interest
and desire in personnel to meet such standards
11. Directs the selection/hiring, training, assignment and evaluation of staff
12. Approves or initiates disciplinary action as appropriate
13. Provides supervision of department employees
14. Participates in resident council.
15. With assistance maintains and establishes safety, infection and environmental control
policies and procedures for the department
16. Responsible for quarterly Quality Assurance studies
17. Establishes specifications for food and equipment purchases
18. Ensures compliance with department budget
19. Make adjustments in work schedule as needed
20. Serves as member of the Care Plan team
21. Meets with consulting dietician as often as necessary concerning nutrition/dietary
problems of residents
22. Holds in-service and training programs on a regular basis and keeps records.
23. Work cooperatively with all departments
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed using independent judgment; reports to the Administrator
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises the Assistant Dietary Manager and dietary staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Primary working areas are the dietary areas and the office in the kitchen, but also includes work in
all areas of Orchard Manor for the purpose of resident contact, review, and charting
Equipment Used: Must be knowledgeable regarding operation, sanitation and safety of all
equipment
Strength: Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Mobility: Occasionally needs to kneel, twist, climb stairs, and be exposed to extreme changes in
temperature – checking temperatures and food supplies in the freezer
Manual Dexterity:
1. Computer skills
2. Able to instruct employees on proper procedures of equipment
3. Simple manipulative skills are required to manipulate a cart with supplies through doors, up
ramps
4. Able to use hands and arms to manipulate food supplies while reaching various heights:
floor, knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead.
Speech: Able to articulate clearly and understand English to communicate with food vendors and
other staff members
Sensory requirements:
1. Able to see close to read labels, instructions, and food orders
2. Able to hear normal sounds and voices with some background noises to answer phone and
to communicate with staff and residents
3. Able to see objects 7 feet away to identify potential hazards
4. Able to attend to task for long periods of time
5. Able to understand and relate to specific ideas generally several at a time and relay
information to other professionals
6. Able to follow, complete, and remember verbal and written messages, information and task
assignments for 8 hours
7. Able to read, write, and communicate in English to develop policies, standards and
procedures, and to interpret these for other staff members
CLOSING STATEMENT
This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities and skills of this
position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it
intended to limit duties to those listed. Management reserves the right to change job
responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management
communication only, and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. It is
understood that the supervisor has the right to assign, direct, and modify duties and
responsibilities.
Pay: From $27.79 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
