Senior Living Dietary Manager: Lead Dining Operations

Aramark Corporation; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Dietry Manager to lead daily dining operations in a skilled nursing environment, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and hospitality-driven service. You will coach staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver service excellence while supporting dignity and quality of life for residents.

Relocation and a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus are available; join a team focused on meaningful connections and operational excellence across Aramark SeniorLIFE+ communities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience patient food service operations in a senior living or long term care environment preferred, regulated environment required.
• 2-3 years management experience required
• Prior experience in contract services highly preferred
• Working knowledge of systems related to HR, inventory, ordering, timekeeping, etc
• Strong understanding of therapeutic/texture modified diets
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Certified Dietary Manager highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Patient Food Service Operations management.
• Lead and support patient service staff to ensure meals are accurately prepared, assembled, and delivered in a timely manner.
• Oversee diet office operations and the Service Ambassador program to ensure effective communication and service execution.
• Monitor, document, and enforce safety and sanitation compliance.
• Supervise tray line operations and/or room service programs to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships that support partnership and business objectives.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of departmental financial statements.
• Drive operational efficiency through cost controls, labor management, and profit optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Patient food service operations

Safety & sanitation

Education

Certified Dietary Manager

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Dietry Manager to lead daily dining operations in a skilled nursing environment, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and hospitality-driven service. You will coach staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver service excellence while supporting dignity and quality of life for residents.

Relocation and a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus are available; join a team focused on meaningful connections and operational excellence across Aramark SeniorLIFE+ communities.