Certified Dietary Manager

Brookdale Senior Living; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Texas is seeking a Dietary Services leader to manage food service operations for residents and staff. You will supervise dietary staff, plan menus, control costs, and ensure meals meet nutritional standards and Brookdale procedures.

The role requires ServSafe certification, high school diploma or GED, and 2–4 years’ experience in dietary or culinary settings. A comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in dietary services, commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the dietary department at one or more locations; ensures quality dietary services.
• Establishes department regulations and procedures.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dietary services.
• Maintains budget and cost controls for dietary operations.
• Ensures meals meet nutritional requirements and Brookdale procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety

Nutrition education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the dietary department at one or more locations, and provides food services for residents and employees. Responsible for providing a quality dietary experience by overseeing dietary staff and maintaining a pleasant and clean environment.
• Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dietary services.
• Maintains quality dietary services within the prescribed budget.
• Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs; may be scheduled to prepare meals.
• Works closely with divisional dietary services specialist and consults with dietitian when necessary to ensure meals meet the nutritional requirements of the residents.
• Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are prepared per Brookdale procedures.
• Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.
• Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.
• Maintains inventory of food and nonfood items.
• Selects, orients, and trains new employees in department; effectively delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure effective flow of materials and services.
• Develops and directs cost control system; prepares and submits department budget to residence director/executive director.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in resident's medical records.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; presents dining services education program to dining services and other staff as needed.
• Ensures safe work procedures are developed and followed, to include those relating to employee injuries, prevention, and infection control.
• Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place and appropriate follow-up occurs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of two to four years’ experience in dietary services, commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements

Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge And Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.