Dietary Manager

Your Role as the Dietary Manager

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee foodservice operations within our community. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance with policies and regulations while providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe, welcoming environment for residents, families, and team members.

Summary

The Dietary Manager leads dining services by supervising staff, managing budgets and inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. This role collaborates closely with other community departments and Registered Dietitians to support resident-centered care and an exceptional dining experience.

This role may also be known as:

Dietary Manager, Food Service Director, Dining Services Manager, Nutrition Services Manager, or Food Service Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise foodservice staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with dietary regulations, company policies, and food safety standards
• Plan and oversee meal preparation based on dietitian-approved menus
• Maintain departmental budgets, manage inventory, and order food and supplies
• Collaborate with community departments to support resident-centered care
• Uphold high sanitation, infection control, and food safety standards
• Participate in resident care planning and coordinate with Registered Dietitians
• Communicate professionally with inspectors, surveyors, and regulatory agencies
• Promote a positive dining culture aligned with Americare’s values and Hometown Hospitality™

What You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in quantity food production, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred (or willingness to obtain shortly after hire)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
• Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed

Safety Requirements

• Follow all safety policies, including use of carts for moving items
• Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
• Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional kitchen and dining environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other foodservice equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Join Americare Senior Living and lead dining services that nourish residents and enhance daily quality of life.

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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