Assistant Dietary Manager

Make a Difference Every Day in Senior Living

Looking for a rewarding job in senior care where your work truly matters? At Americare Senior Living, you’ll build relationships, support residents, and be part of a team that feels like family.

Who We Are

• Trusted senior living provider with 40 years of experience
• Guided by our RISING values: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
• Known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services

Why Join Americare

• Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
• Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay annual increases
• Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

Start your career in senior living today and make a difference at Americare. Apply now.

Your Role as the Assistant Dining Manager

Assisted Living

As the Assistant Dining Manager, you’ll have a direct impact on our residents’ quality of life and overall satisfaction. Under the direction of the Dining Manager, you’ll help ensure our dining team delivers an exceptional, welcoming experience at every meal.

This role blends kitchen leadership, food preparation, sanitation, and customer service. You’ll assume responsibility for daily kitchen operations in the Dining Manager’s absence and collaborate on special events and activities that bring joy and connection to our residents.

Summary

The Assistant Dining Manager supports dining services operations by assisting with food preparation, kitchen oversight, sanitation, and resident engagement. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting a positive dining culture in our Assisted Living community.

This role may also be known as:

Assistant Dietary Manager, Assistant Food Service Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Culinary Supervisor, Dietary Supervisor, or Lead Cook.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Dining Manager in daily dining services operations
• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and plating according to menus and standards
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety compliance
• Provide friendly, customer-focused service to residents and guests
• Step into leadership responsibilities when the Dining Manager is unavailable
• Help plan and facilitate dining-related events and resident activities
• Collaborate with the Activities Department on special meals and celebrations
• Assist with inventory awareness, organization, and proper food storage
• Uphold Americare’s values and commitment to Hometown Hospitality™

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in senior living preferred
• Adequate experience in commercial food preparation to manage volume, quality, and service expectations
• ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) preferred or willingness to obtain shortly after hire
• Ability to meet all county and state food service regulations

Skills & Abilities

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Customer-service mindset with attention to resident satisfaction
• Flexibility to assume responsibility during leadership absences

Why Join Americare Senior Living?

• Make a meaningful difference in residents’ daily lives
• Be part of a stable, resident-focused organization with over 40 years of experience
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth within dining services and senior living leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply?

We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on dining and leadership opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.

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