Dietary Lead — Elevate Senior Dining & Team Leadership

Lifespace Communities, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Dietary Assistant Lead to join our Culinary team. You will oversee dietary aides, manage meal distribution according to diet orders, and ensure quality, quantity, and temperature control across menus.

Two to three years of applicable experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required; an Associate degree is preferred. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and meaningful resident experiences.

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, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Dietary Assistant Lead to join our Culinary team. You will oversee dietary aides, manage meal distribution according to diet orders, and ensure quality, quantity, and temperature control across menus.

Two to three years of applicable experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required; an Associate degree is preferred. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and meaningful resident experiences.