Assistant Dietary Manager - Healthcare Kitchen Leader

Aventura at Oakwood Village; Springfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Manager of Dietary Services to oversee daily kitchen operations and dietary staff, ensuring meals meet resident needs and regulatory standards. This full-time role supports the Dietary Manager with food quality, sanitation, staffing, inventory, and compliance.

The position requires 2+ years of cooking experience (healthcare setting preferred) with supervisory responsibilities and ServSafe certification or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of cooking experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• Supervisory or lead cook experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of modified diets preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification in 30 days.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise meals according to menus, recipes, and therapeutic diets.
• Ensure proper food temperatures, portion control, meal presentation, and timely tray delivery.
• Adjust meals for special dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Lead, assign, and supervise cooks, aides, and dishwashers during assigned shifts.
• Train staff on food safety, sanitation, kitchen procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and temperature records.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces.
• Report safety, maintenance, and supply concerns to the Dietary Manager.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, storage, FIFO practices, and waste reduction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking experience

ServSafe certification

Modified diets knowledge

Communication skills

Organization and time-management

Follow recipes and portion guidelines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aventura at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Manager of Dietary Services to oversee daily kitchen operations and dietary staff, ensuring meals meet resident needs and regulatory standards. This full-time role supports the Dietary Manager with food quality, sanitation, staffing, inventory, and compliance.

The position requires 2+ years of cooking experience (healthcare setting preferred) with supervisory responsibilities and ServSafe certification or ability to obtain