Healthcare Dining Operations Leader

Aramark; Solomons (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aramark in Solomons, MD is seeking a Healthcare Operations Manager with a passion for hospitality and high-end dining to lead and develop teams delivering nutritious meals in a top-tier Independent Living venue.

The role emphasizes organization, professionalism, and collaboration with dietitians and nursing staff to improve resident satisfaction and dining operations. Your leadership will drive quality, safety, and service excellence across multiple kitchens and dining areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years food service management experience in long-term care, or residential community preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership; decision making; problem solving and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of health and safety matters surrounding the area of coverage.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Good knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling certification.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and Train New Associates
• Scheduling to Budget to Reduce Overtime - Utilize Timekeeping System UKG
• Assign Workflows to Serve Residents - Assisted Living (63) and Skilled Nursing Residents (99)
• Collaborates with Registered Dietitian, Assess Quality using Test Tray Audits
• Facilitate Monthly Safety, Sanitation and Health Training
• Inspect Opening and Closing Checklists, Sanitation, FIFO, Labeling and Dating
• Resident Satisfaction - Present Resident Surveys - Increase Variety, Consistencyand Quality
• Maximize Use of Aramark/Client Software Technology
• Manage Meal Tracker as an Admin
• Purchases Uniforms, Adaptive Equipment, Smallwares
• Collaborates with Exec Chef - Drive Improvements/Satisfaction through FeedbackCollection / Nursing Communications
• Attend Resident Dining Committees - AL and SNF, Drive Improvements through Feedback
• Foster Relationships with Nursing, Speech, Enrichment and PT through Rounding
• Scheduled one on one's and Open Communication
• Build Networking Relations with Temp Agencies - Aerotek, Drexel
• Organize and Implement Staff Engagement Programs
• Manage Inventory/Pars - Table Toppers, Silverware, China, Glassware, Sanitation Supplies
• Manage and Store Monthly Equipment Temperature Logs - 5 Kitchenettes, 3 Pantries
• Manage HACCP Record Keeping
• Stock all Kitchenette and Pantries with Snacks and Beverages to Inventory Par - Requested by Nursing
• Utilize and Implement Catertrax to manage kitchenette and pantry snacks, meal replacements, and beverages

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Health and safety knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree in hospitality / culinary

Certified Dietary Manager certification

Job description

Aramark in Solomons, MD is seeking a Healthcare Operations Manager with a passion for hospitality and high-end dining to lead and develop teams delivering nutritious meals in a top-tier Independent Living venue.

The role emphasizes organization, professionalism, and collaboration with dietitians and nursing staff to improve resident satisfaction and dining operations. Your leadership will drive quality, safety, and service excellence across multiple kitchens and dining areas.