DIETARY MANAGER

Reflections at Port Orange; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal Senior Living in Florida is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee dining services, ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appealing meals in line with dietary needs and regulatory standards. You will supervise daily operations and maintain high service quality.

The role requires a High School Diploma (culinary arts or nutrition training preferred) and experience in senior living or healthcare dining.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; formal training in culinary arts, nutrition, or food service management preferred.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or volume food service.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary needs of older adults.
• Ability to lead, train, and communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food service operations, including meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Ensure menus and meal service meet nutritional guidelines and physician-ordered diets.
• Maintain compliance with health department, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Train, schedule, and support dining services staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate special meals and events in collaboration with other departments.

Skills

Food service management

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Menu planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

DIETARY MANAGER

About Opal Senior Living

Opal Senior Living is dedicated to creating vibrant, welcoming assisted living communities. We are committed to providing exceptional care and personalized service that empowers residents to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Guided by compassion, integrity, and excellence, our team strives to make every day meaningful for those who live and work in our communities.

About the Role

The Dietary Manager oversees dining services to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and appealing meals in accordance with dietary needs and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food service operations, including meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Ensure menus and meal service meet nutritional guidelines and physician-ordered diets.
• Maintain compliance with health department, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Train, schedule, and support dining services staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate special meals and events in collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; formal training in culinary arts, nutrition, or food service management preferred.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or volume food service.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary needs of older adults.
• Ability to lead, train, and communicate effectively with staff.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.