Assistant Dietary Manager

Assistant Dietary Manager

Whitney Oaks Care Center is looking for a dependable, food-loving Assistant Dietary Manager to help lead our kitchen team and keep our residents well-fed, healthy, and happy. If you enjoy hands-on leadership, take pride in great food service, and want to make a real difference in seniors' lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Support the Dietary Manager in supervising day-to-day kitchen operations and dietary staff
• Help direct meal preparation and service for regular and therapeutic diets, following physician orders and approved menus
• Check trays for accuracy before they go out to residents
• Assist with ordering food and supplies and maintaining budget guidelines
• Process new diet orders and diet changes, and keep diet cards current
• Help train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff, filling in for the Dietary Manager as needed
• Maintain kitchen and food storage areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Assess resident food preferences and allergies to support a quality dining experience
• Participate in QA and care planning meetings as assigned
• Support inspections and help ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) coursework/certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Prior experience in a long-term care or healthcare dietary department preferred
• Basic math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios) for recipe scaling and inventory
• Ability to read and follow recipes, policies, and procedures
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• A positive, team-first attitude and genuine care for our residents

Why Whitney Oaks Care Center

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), etc.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow into a Dietary Manager role
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' daily lives

Schedule

Full Time

Whitney Oaks Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply today and bring your passion for food and care to a team that values you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.