Senior Living Culinary Services Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aramark SeniorLife+ is looking for a Dietary Services Manager to lead dining operations in a senior living setting. You will coach the culinary team, ensure safe food preparation, and drive resident satisfaction while achieving regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes building strong teams, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality resident dining experiences in a healthcare environment. A CDM credential is preferred and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining high quality standards
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals
• Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience
• Maintain sanitation standards and survey readiness
• Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance
• Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every meal

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

CDM credential

Tools

Budgeting

Inventory management

Labor management

Cost controls

Job description

Aramark SeniorLife+ is looking for a Dietary Services Manager to lead dining operations in a senior living setting. You will coach the culinary team, ensure safe food preparation, and drive resident satisfaction while achieving regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes building strong teams, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality resident dining experiences in a healthcare environment. A CDM credential is preferred and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.