Dietary Director Job Winterville Georgia USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Winterville

Avery Village - Avery Village Senior Living Dietary Director

– Job Description

Department: Dietary Services
Position: Dietary Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director / Community Administration

Position Summary

The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of dietary services within our small senior living community. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring the individual to serve as the primary cook while independently managing daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, staffing, scheduling, inventory, food ordering, and departmental budgeting.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, self-motivated, and capable of efficiently operating a small kitchen while ensuring residents receive nutritious, appealing, and well-balanced meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Meal Preparation

Serve as the primary cook, preparing and serving daily meals according to established meal schedules.
Independently manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, sanitation, and cleanup.
Ensure meals are prepared consistently, served at appropriate temperatures, and presented in an appealing manner.
Accommodate resident dietary restrictions, allergies, modified textures, and physician-ordered diets as applicable.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with food safety standards and applicable regulations.
Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or repair needs promptly.

Menu Planning & Resident Satisfaction

Develop and maintain weekly menus that provide nutritional balance, variety, and resident satisfaction.
Plan meals based on resident preferences, dietary requirements, seasonal availability, and established budget guidelines.
Maintain menu documentation and communicate changes to administration and appropriate staff.
Gather resident feedback and make reasonable menu adjustments to improve dining satisfaction.
Plan meals for holidays, special events, and community celebrations as needed.

Food Ordering, Inventory & Budget Management

Manage all food and supply ordering, including coordinating vendor deliveries and scheduled food truck orders.
Monitor food costs and maintain departmental spending within the approved dietary budget.
Track inventory levels, product usage, and purchasing needs to prevent shortages and unnecessary expenses.
Receive, inspect, and properly store deliveries, verifying product quality, quantities, and order accuracy.
Maintain appropriate stock rotation, labeling, dating, and storage practices.
Minimize food waste through effective portion control, menu planning, and inventory management.
Review invoices, delivery discrepancies, and purchasing records as necessary.

Staffing, Scheduling & Department Leadership

Develop and maintain dietary department schedules to ensure appropriate kitchen coverage.
Serve as the primary kitchen employee while coordinating additional staffing and coverage as operationally necessary.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training dietary personnel when applicable.
Coordinate coverage for scheduled days off, employee absences, and staffing shortages.
Provide direction, coaching, and accountability to dietary employees.
Ensure staff follow established food preparation, sanitation, attendance, and workplace policies.
Communicate staffing concerns, scheduling needs, and departmental issues to administration promptly.

Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety

Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, health department requirements, and community policies.
Maintain proper food storage temperatures, sanitation logs, cleaning schedules, and required documentation.
Follow established procedures for food…