Assistant Dietary Manager

Whitney Oaks Care Center in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/dental/vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whitney Oaks Care Center is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to help lead our kitchen team, ensure residents are well-fed and healthy, and support dietary operations. This role offers hands-on leadership, competitive pay, and room to grow into a Dietary Manager position.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prefers CDM coursework or certification; experience in long-term care is a plus. Physical stamina is necessary for duties including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDM coursework/certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare dietary dept preferred.
• Basic math skills for recipe scaling and inventory.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations and dietary staff.
• Direct meal preparation and service for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Check trays for accuracy before meals.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies and budgeting.
• Process new diet orders and diet changes, update diet cards.
• Train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff; fill in for the Dietary Manager as needed.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas in a clean, sanitary condition per guidelines.
• Assess resident food preferences and allergies to support a quality dining experience.
• Participate in QA and care planning meetings as assigned.
• Support inspections and ensure ongoing health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Reading recipes

Team leadership

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDM coursework or certification

Job description

Assistant Dietary Manager (Project Management)

Whitney Oaks Care Center is looking for a dependable, food-loving Assistant Dietary Manager to help lead our kitchen team and keep our residents well-fed, healthy, and happy. If you enjoy hands-on leadership, take pride in great food service, and want to make a real difference in seniors' lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

Whitney Oaks Care Center

From $20-$22/hr

What You'll Do

• Support the Dietary Manager in supervising day-to-day kitchen operations and dietary staff
• Help direct meal preparation and service for regular and therapeutic diets, following physician orders and approved menus
• Check trays for accuracy before they go out to residents
• Assist with ordering food and supplies and maintaining budget guidelines
• Process new diet orders and diet changes, and keep diet cards current
• Help train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff, filling in for the Dietary Manager as needed
• Maintain kitchen and food storage areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Assess resident food preferences and allergies to support a quality dining experience
• Participate in QA and care planning meetings as assigned
• Support inspections and help ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) coursework/certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Prior experience in a long-term care or healthcare dietary department preferred
• Basic math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios) for recipe scaling and inventory
• Ability to read and follow recipes, policies, and procedures
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• A positive, team-first attitude and genuine care for our residents

Why Whitney Oaks Care Center

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits — health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), etc.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow into a Dietary Manager role
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' daily lives

Schedule

Full Time

Whitney Oaks Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.