Manager - Dietary Operations

Aramark; Megargel (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and facilities services is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee dietary operations in a senior living facility. The role involves leadership, client relationship management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have management experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• 2-3 years of management experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dietary operations in a senior living facility.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Lead the front of the house of the dining operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team leadership

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 a senior living facility.

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership

• Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
• Reward and recognize employees
• Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
• Plan and lead daily team briefings
• 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 Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
• Ensure the entire team is trained and capable of implementation
• 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 safety, health, wage, and hour standards

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 on our employees and customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in healthcare or long-term care
• At least 2-3 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
• Excellent customer service skills 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 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• CDM certification strongly preferred

Education

Details not specified

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 aspects of the company, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark serve millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. We aim to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. To learn more or connect, visit http://www.aramarkcareers.com or follow us on social media.