Culinary Services Manager - Senior Living Dining Leader

Aramark Corporation; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Aramark SeniorLife+ in Wichita Falls, TX, seeks a Dietary Services Manager to lead dining operations for our senior living residents. You will guide a culinary team, ensure high-quality, appetizing meals, and partner with the Food Service Director to deliver compassionate service and operational excellence.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, sanitation, budgeting support, and staff development. A CDM credential is preferred. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of leadership in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dining operation with the Food Service Director to ensure exceptional service and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely with high quality.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals.
• Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience.
• Maintain sanitation standards and survey readiness.
• Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance.
• Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every meal.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team development

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential

Job description

Aramark SeniorLife+ in Wichita Falls, TX, seeks a Dietary Services Manager to lead dining operations for our senior living residents. You will guide a culinary team, ensure high-quality, appetizing meals, and partner with the Food Service Director to deliver compassionate service and operational excellence.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, sanitation, budgeting support, and staff development. A CDM credential is preferred. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to the right candidate.