Dietary Lead: Resident Dining Leader

lifespacecommunities; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is hiring at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, KS, for a Dietary Assistant Lead on a dedicated culinary team. The role focuses on resident engagement, meal distribution, and staff leadership in a vibrant senior living community.

You will oversee dietary staff, manage inventory, ensure meals meet diet orders, and maintain safety and cleanliness in dining areas. This position offers growth within a mission-driven organization and a collaborative team environment.

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 with menu items.
• Provide work direction and assignments to dietary aides.
• Communicate ongoing performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures and equipment use.
• Initiate menu counts of normal and special diets; print and distribute resident dietary cards.
• Control itemized food, beverage, and supply inventory; maintain par levels and track inventory.
• Record daily logs and temperature readings; audit stored foods and supplies.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of dining rooms and kitchens.

Skills

Resident engagement

Food service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Lifespace Communities is hiring at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, KS, for a Dietary Assistant Lead on a dedicated culinary team. The role focuses on resident engagement, meal distribution, and staff leadership in a vibrant senior living community.

You will oversee dietary staff, manage inventory, ensure meals meet diet orders, and maintain safety and cleanliness in dining areas. This position offers growth within a mission-driven organization and a collaborative team environment.