Dietary Lead

Vetter Senior Living • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

Brookestone Gardens is hiring a full-time Dietary Lead in Kearney, Nebraska. The Dietary Lead supports daily dining services and kitchen operations, assists with food preparation and meal service, and helps provide residents with nutritious, high-quality meals in a welcoming environment. The role helps coordinate kitchen workflows, guide team members, uphold food quality and safety standards, and address resident concerns and special meal requests. The Dietary Lead also collaborates with nursing and other departments to meet residents’ dietary needs and contributes to special events and resident activities.

Requirements

• Previous food service, dietary, restaurant, hospitality, or culinary experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily dining services operations.
• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and resident dining experiences.
• Help coordinate kitchen workflows so meals are prepared and served on time.
• Guide and support dietary team members during each shift.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control requirements.
• Monitor food temperatures and proper storage procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, stocking, and food rotation.
• Help train and orient new dietary team members.
• Keep kitchen, dining rooms, dish areas, and food preparation spaces clean and organized.
• Address resident concerns and special meal requests professionally and courteously.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to meet resident dietary needs.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident activities.
• Maintain records and documentation required by department policies.
• Perform cooking duties as needed and serve as a resource for the dietary team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance starting as low as $158 per month.
• Opportunities for free prescription medications.
• Free dental insurance.
• Affordable vision coverage.
• Free life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-matched retirement plan.
• Earned wage access.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Mileage reimbursement up to $400 per month for qualified travel.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to $30,000 in education benefits and student loan repayment assistance.
• Free online learning and ESL programs.
• Paid continuing education, license fees, seminars, and training.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed