Senior Living Dietary Manager - Lead Meals & Service

Aramark Correctional Services; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead daily dining operations in a skilled nursing environment. You will coach staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality service that supports dignity and quality of life for residents.

You will oversee patient dining, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and drive service excellence while building strong client relationships and managing operational performance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in patient food service operations and tray line execution within a healthcare environment.
• 1+ year of management experience.
• Certified Dietary Manager highly preferred, must be willing to get ServSafe manager certified.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic/texture modified diets.
• Familiarity with applications such as applicant tracking, timekeeping, inventory, budgeting, etc.

Responsibilities

• Patient Food Service Operations: Manage daily food service operations in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Leadership: Leverage coaching to develop team members and ensure performance meets goals.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships and communicate updates.
• Financial Performance: Assist in preparation and maintenance of departmental financial statements and control costs.
• Productivity & Operational Excellence: Drive efficiency through cost controls, labor management, and productivity initiatives.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead daily dining operations in a skilled nursing environment. You will coach staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality service that supports dignity and quality of life for residents.

You will oversee patient dining, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and drive service excellence while building strong client relationships and managing operational performance.