Senior Living Dietary Director: Dining Services Lead

Americare Senior Living; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Meals

Paid Time Off

Daily Access to Wages

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

Recognition and Appreciation

Family Atmosphere

Job summary

Americare Senior Living in Fairview Heights, IL is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead dining services, supervise staff, manage budgets and ensure food safety. You will deliver nutritious meals in a resident-centered environment and coordinate with Registered Dietitians to support quality of life.

Join a team that values respect, integrity, servant heart, and growth while maintaining high sanitation and regulatory compliance in a professional kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in quantity food production in healthcare or senior living preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain shortly after hire.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foodservice staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with dietary regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
• Plan and oversee meal preparation based on dietitian-approved menus.
• Maintain departmental budgets, manage inventory, and order food and supplies.
• Collaborate with community departments to ensure resident-centered care.
• Uphold high sanitation, infection control, and food safety standards.
• Participate in resident care planning and coordinate with Registered Dietitians.
• Communicate professionally with inspectors, surveyors, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote a positive dining culture aligned with Americare’s values and Hometown Hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Americare Senior Living in Fairview Heights, IL is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead dining services, supervise staff, manage budgets and ensure food safety. You will deliver nutritious meals in a resident-centered environment and coordinate with Registered Dietitians to support quality of life.

Join a team that values respect, integrity, servant heart, and growth while maintaining high sanitation and regulatory compliance in a professional kitchen setting.