Join a team that treats you like family.
Mt. Carmel Community in Hot Springs Village is seeking a dedicated Dietary Director to lead our dietary services with excellence, professionalism, and heart. Our community is known for exceptional resident care, a positive work culture, and stable leadership. If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy serving seniors, and want to make a daily impact, we want to meet you!
Position Summary
The Dietary Director plans, prepares, and serves nutritious, attractive meals while ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment. This position also places food orders, follows the dietary budget, and maintains kitchen employee scheduling. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and enjoys working in a resident-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to menus, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements.
- Ensure meals are served on schedule and all needed ingredients are prepared in advance (including meat thawing, prep work, etc.).
- Prepare meals for modified diets per physician orders and therapeutic guidelines.
- Visit with residents to ensure satisfaction and maintain awareness of food preferences.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen according to state and local health regulations.
- Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists daily.
- Track and account for all resident, guest, and staff meals per established procedures.
- Monitor residents for any changes in condition related to dietary needs and report to leadership.
- Work weekend and holiday shifts as part of the rotation.
- Report concerns, issues, or suspected abuse immediately to the Executive Director.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience as a cook required; experience cooking for large groups (50+ people) preferred.
- Experience preparing special diets (low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, vegetarian) preferred.
- Ability to prepare a wide range of foods with quality and consistency.
- Strong organization and time-management skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and health regulations.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift 30–50 lbs as needed.
- Must meet all general staffing requirements:
- Free of communicable diseases
- TB clearance
- Criminal background clearance
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Reliable attendance and adherence to PTO/time-off policies
- Willingness to learn and uphold resident dignity, choice, and independence
Why Mt. Carmel?
- A supportive, stable leadership team
- A beautiful working environment inside a highly reputable senior living community
- Residents and families who value and appreciate our staff
- An opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed, or contact the community directly for more information. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
