Dietary Manager

About the role

The Kenwood, a Senior Star community, seeks a Dietary Manager to lead daily kitchen and dining operations, ensuring high‑quality, resident‑focused meals that meet therapeutic and personal dietary needs while delivering Legendary Hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Help lead daily kitchen and dining operations to provide a consistently high‑quality resident experience.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served promptly, professionally, and according to Senior Star presentation standards.
• Manage resident‑specific dietary needs and preferences, including therapeutic diets, texture‑modified diets, thickened liquids, food allergies, dietary restrictions, and dysphagia‑related precautions.
• Partner closely with the Food & Beverage Director, consulting dietitian, and nursing/clinical teams regarding resident needs and diet changes.
• Maintain accurate dietary records and ensure meals are served according to diet orders.
• Support menu planning, food and supply inventory, meal costs, and department budget expectations.
• Train, coach, and support associates in delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Maintain Top in Class standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, storage, and regulatory compliance.
• Be visible in the dining rooms, connect with residents, listen to feedback, and address concerns.
• Support special events and partner with other departments to create memorable resident experiences.

What Top in Class Looks Like

• Legendary Hospitality: Know residents as individuals—preferences, routines, dietary needs, and the details that matter. Deliver thoughtful, appealing, and personal experiences even when meals require modification.
• Legendary Teamwork: Communicate closely with culinary, dining, nursing, and community leadership to ensure resident needs are met across departments.
• Legendary Leadership: Be present, accountable, and willing to jump in. Set clear expectations, coach the team, address issues quickly, and protect resident experience and safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, service, portion control, sanitation, and proper food storage.
• Knowledge of physician‑ordered diets and/or ability to work with a consulting dietitian to prepare them.
• Understanding of food costs, budgets, purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
• Ability to lead, direct, and work alongside others.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow‑through skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Comfort interacting directly with residents and families.
• Genuine desire to improve the lives of seniors and embrace the Senior Star mission and culture.