Dietary Manager

Job Description

Senior Living | Aramark SeniorLife+
Lead with purpose. Make every meal matter.

At Aramark SeniorLife+ we're redefining dining in senior living. As the newest and fastest-growing division withinAramark, we're committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives ofolder adults every day.
We're looking for a Food Service Manager/Dietary Manager who is passionate about leading teams, delivering high-quality resident dining experiences, and making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment.
If you're someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making residents smileone meal at a time, we'd love to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

As the Food Service Manager/Dietary Manager, you'll oversee the daily dining operation while partnering closely with the FoodService Director to ensure exceptional service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and resident satisfaction
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory costs while supporting financial goals
• Partner with community leadership to continuously improve the resident dining experience
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure survey readiness

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care,rehabilitation, or hospital
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare dining
• Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls
• Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook Instagram and  Twitter