Dietary Lead - Culinary Team Leader

Lifespace Communities; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Dietary Assistant Lead to join our Culinary team in Longwood, FL. The role focuses on engaging residents, overseeing meal distribution, and guiding dietary aides in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2–3 years of relevant experience; Florida background screening may be required. Join us to grow professionally within a caring, team-focused community.

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. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Dietary Assistant Lead to join our Culinary team in Longwood, FL. The role focuses on engaging residents, overseeing meal distribution, and guiding dietary aides in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2–3 years of relevant experience; Florida background screening may be required. Join us to grow professionally within a caring, team-focused community.