Dietary Services Manager - Avamere Rio Rancho

Dietary Services Manager - Avamere Rio Rancho

Job Category: Dietary Requisition Number: DIETA003724

Posted: June 1, 2026

Full-Time

Location: Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA

Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $70,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

Description

Dietary Services Manager

Type: Full-Time Shift: Day shift Wage: $65,000-$70,000/yr DOE

Location: Avamere at Rio Rancho - 1000 Riverview Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM 8712

Join our team as a Dietary Services Manager and play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents through exceptional dining experiences. In this leadership role, you will oversee dietary operations, inspire and support your team, ensure regulatory compliance, and help create a welcoming dining environment where residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals every day. If you are passionate about food service, team leadership, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures on a timely basis
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility dietician and process diet change received from Nursing Services
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Ensure that menus are maintained and reviewed prior to preparation of food
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
• Must have a food handlers' card
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
• Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules

Benefits:

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

Licenses & Certifications Required Food Handlers Card

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