Dietary Lead, Senior Living Kitchen

Lifespacecareers; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 25,099 - 34,550; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities invites applications for a Dietary Assistant Lead at Newcastle Place, Mequon, WI. This role oversees meal distribution per diet orders, mentors dietary aides, and ensures quality, quantity and temperature control across menus.

Strong communication and leadership help maintain safety and efficiency in dining operations. Requirement includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred, and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

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 ongoing performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures; teach proper use of department equipment.
• Initiate menu counts of normal and special diets; provide weekly tally/production sheets; print and distribute dietary cards.
• Control itemized food, beverage, and supply inventory; maintain inventory par levels and track supplies.
• Record daily logs and temperature readings; audit dates on stored food and supplies.
• Facilitate safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of dining rooms, serving kitchens, and workstations.

Skills

Resident engagement

Menu adherence

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Lifespace Communities invites applications for a Dietary Assistant Lead at Newcastle Place, Mequon, WI. This role oversees meal distribution per diet orders, mentors dietary aides, and ensures quality, quantity and temperature control across menus.

Strong communication and leadership help maintain safety and efficiency in dining operations. Requirement includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred, and 2–3 years of relevant experience.