Dietary Manager - Food Operations

Aramark; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Dietary Manager to oversee dietary operations in a senior living facility. This management role involves developing dietary solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team to meet client needs. A strong background in healthcare and management is preferred, along with interpersonal skills for effective client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a management role.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dietary operations for residents.
• Plan and coordinate food service activities.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CDM certification

Job description

**Job Description**

The Dietary Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dietary solutions to meet residents' needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dietary operations for residents in the senior living facility.

**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!**

**Job Responsibilities**

1. Leadership
2. Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
3. Reward and recognize employees
4. Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
5. Plan and lead daily team briefings
6. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

Client Relationship

• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress

Financial Performance

• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
• Deliver client and company financial targets
• Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins

Productivity

• Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
• Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement these standards
• Supervise team regarding production, quality, and control

Compliance

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees
• Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including those related to safety, health, wages, and hours

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/Residential Dining Facility)
• Plan, direct, and coordinate food service activities to deliver a finished product to the customer

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and customers. Job duties may change or new ones be assigned without formal notice.

**Qualifications**

• Require at least 2 to 3 years of experience in healthcare or long-term care
• Require at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial relationships
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
• Ability to work effectively with other departments for a unified food service experience
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• CDM certification strongly preferred

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**Education**

**About Aramark**

**Our Mission**

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and participate fully in all company aspects. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

**About Aramark**

We serve millions daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Our goal is to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on social media.