Assistant Dietary Director - Senior Living Dining

Eden Senior Care; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sugar Grove Senior Living, part of Vista Senior Living Management, seeks an Assistant Dietary Director to lead dining operations in a compassionate senior living setting. The role emphasizes high-quality meals, safety, and resident satisfaction, reporting to dining leadership within Sugar Grove Senior Living.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, dietary services experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care, and a passion for hospitality in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary services within senior living or healthcare dining.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care dining preferred.
• Strong focus on resident experience and hospitality.
• Experience with event planning and special dining events preferred.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with email and basic office apps.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices; ServSafe preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily management of dining services operations.
• Support the supervision, training, and scheduling of dietary staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with menu execution, food quality, and resident satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment.
• Collaborate with leadership and care teams to support resident dietary needs.
• Help foster a positive, team-oriented culture within the department.

Skills

Dietary experience

Leadership

Senior living dining

Resident experience

Event planning

Computer skills

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Communication

Team collaboration

Operations balance

Organization

Tools

Office suite

Email tools

Job description

Sugar Grove Senior Living, part of Vista Senior Living Management, seeks an Assistant Dietary Director to lead dining operations in a compassionate senior living setting. The role emphasizes high-quality meals, safety, and resident satisfaction, reporting to dining leadership within Sugar Grove Senior Living.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, dietary services experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care, and a passion for hospitality in a healthcare environment.