Dietary Lead

Vetter-Senior-Living; Minden (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Prescription medications

Disability coverage

Earned Wage Access

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Education benefits & student loan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brookestone Gardens is seeking a Dietary Lead to oversee daily dining services, assist with meal preparation, and guide the dietary team to serve residents promptly and with care. The role emphasizes food safety, quality, and excellent service in a senior living environment.

You will coordinate with nursing and other departments to meet residents’ dietary needs, participate in special events, and help maintain organized kitchen and dining areas while training new staff.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, dietary, restaurant, hospitality, or culinary experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily dining services operations.
• Assist with food preparation and resident dining experiences.
• Coordinate kitchen workflows to ensure on-time service.
• Guide dietary team members during each shift.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor temperatures and proper storage procedures.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, stocking, and food rotation.
• Train and orient new dietary staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Are you a food service professional who enjoys leading by example and creating exceptional dining experiences? Join the team at Brookestone Gardens as a Dietary Lead, where you'll help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a welcoming and enjoyable environment.

The Dietary Lead plays a key role in the success of our dining services department by supporting daily kitchen operations, assisting with food preparation, providing excellent customer service, and helping guide team members to ensure meals are served efficiently and with care.

If you are dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about serving others, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Health Insurance starting as low as $158/month

Opportunities for FREE Prescription Medications

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Earned Wage Access

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)

Mileage Reimbursement up to $400/month for Qualified Travel

FREE Employee Assistance Program

Up to $30,000 in Education Benefits & Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Career Advancement Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Lead and support daily dining services operations.
• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and resident dining experiences.
• Help coordinate kitchen workflows to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Provide guidance and support to dietary team members during each shift.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control requirements.
• Monitor food temperatures and proper storage procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, stocking, and food rotation.
• Help train and orient new dietary team members.
• Ensure kitchen, dining rooms, dish areas, and food preparation spaces remain clean and organized.
• Address resident concerns and special meal requests professionally and courteously.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to meet resident dietary needs.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident activities.
• Maintain records and documentation required by department policies.
• Perform cooking duties as needed and serve as a resource for the dietary team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous food service, dietary, restaurant, hospitality, or culinary experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Preferred

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is dependable, organized, and passionate about providing exceptional service. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, takes pride in preparing and serving quality meals, and can help lead a team in delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents.

Make a Difference Every Day

At Brookestone Gardens, dining is about more than food. It's about creating meaningful experiences, building relationships, and helping residents feel at home.

When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence. Your contributions matter, and you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact every single day.