Dietary Lead

Lifespace Communities, Inc.; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 25,099 - 34,550; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Mequon, Wisconsin, is hiring a Dietary Assistant Lead to oversee meal distribution according to diet orders and lead dietary aides. The role focuses on engaging residents and maintaining high service standards in a community setting.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and a comfort with inventory, temperature controls, and daily logs. The position is part of Lifespace's mission-driven culinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Oversee the distribution of meals according to diet orders; ensure quality, quantity, and temperature align with menus.
• Provide work direction and assignments to dietary aides.
• Communicate ongoing performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures and equipment usage.
• Initiate menu counts for normal and special diets; produce weekly production sheets.
• Print and distribute resident dietary cards; manage itemized inventory and par levels.
• Record daily logs and temperature readings; audit stored foods and supplies dates.
• Maintain dining room, serving kitchen, and workstation cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Resident engagement

Team leadership

Dietary service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Community: Newcastle Place

Address: 12600 N Port
Mequon, Wisconsin 53092

Pay Range: $18.22-$25.08+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our top-notch Culinary team as our new Dietary Assistant Lead today!

A Few Details About The Role

• Provide and maintain a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Oversee the distribution of meals according to diet orders. Align quality, quantity, and temperature control with menu items.
• Provide work direction and assignments to dietary aides.
• Communicate on-going performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures. Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
• Initiate menu counts of normal diets and special diets and provide weekly tally/production sheets. Print and distribute resident dietary cards.
• Control itemized food, beverage, and supply inventory. Maintain inventory par levels, track inventory and supplies.
• Record daily logs, temperature readings and audit for dates listed on stored food and supplies.
• Facilitate the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of dining rooms, serving kitchens, and workstations.

And Here’s What You Need To Apply

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer