Dietary Manager
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Senior Living | Aramark SeniorLife+
At Aramark SeniorLife+, we're redefining dining in senior living by creating experieces that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives of seniors everyday.
We're looking for an experienced Dietary Manager to lead food service operations at a 180-bed skilled nursing community in Wichita Falls, TX. In this role, you'll oversee daily dining operations, lead and develop your team, and work closely with nursing and community leadership to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality meals that meet their individual dietary needs.
You'll bring a strong understanding of healthcare food service regulations, therapeutic diets, and texture-modified diets, along with the hands-on leadership experience to manage a busy operation, strengthen team performance, and drive operational improvements. If you have a background in skilled nursing or hospotal food service and enjoy making a meaningful difference through the work you do, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work.
Job Responsibilities
As the Dietary Manager, you'll oversee the daily dining operation, partnering closely with the client and regional leadership, to ensure exceptional service, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
You'll:
- 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
- Support operational excellence through inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance
- Help create a welcoming dining environment where residents genuinely enjoy every me
Qualifications
Required
- At least 2 years of leadership experience in food service in healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality
- Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls
- Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential, preferred
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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 http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.