Dietary Supervisor

South Port Square is a 40‑acre retirement community in Port Charlotte, Florida, part of Life Care Services, the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities. The campus is close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda and has a strong work ethic focused on positively impacting residents’ lives.

About the Role

The Dietary Supervisor ensures the preparation of all food items according to standardized recipes and special diet orders, assists the Health Center Dietitian with the food‑service program, and provides the supervision needed to deliver courteous, efficient service and high‑quality, nutritious foods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising Health Center dietary staff.
• Develop menus and standardized recipes for residents, assessing preferences and nutritional needs.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus, place orders, and ensure timely receipt from storage areas.
• Provide staff education and on‑the‑job training for dietary and culinary teams in accordance with the staff education plan.
• Assign work assignments, spot‑check staff performance, and ensure standards are met.
• Complete hall trays accurately and verify daily meal tallies.
• Contact the dietitian for unplanned or special therapeutic diets.
• Assign and oversee daily cleaning schedules.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for Health Center dining‑room staff.
• Inspect equipment to determine repair or maintenance needs.
• Participate in cost‑control measures.
• Attend in‑service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum two years supervisory experience in food‑service operations within a health‑care setting.
• Certification in safety and sanitation for food service.
• Experience in a long‑term health‑care environment (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to empathize with residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Ability to interpret and explain menus, coordinate meal service, and respond to resident requests.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Daily pay.
• Extraordinary Rewards Program.
• Fun, caring, inclusive work environment.

Pay

Salary starting at $17.50 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position with required weekend work.

Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.