Spring Oak Senior Living at Warrenton Warrenton, Virginia Full-Time | $55,000 per year Spring Oak Senior Living is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work . Guided by our motto, "Welcome to the Family," we create a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment where residents and team members can celebrate life and wellness to the fullest. Our Warrenton community is a small, close-knit assisted living community with 35 apartments and 41 licensed beds . We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and organized Dietary Director to lead our dining services team and provide residents with nutritious, appealing meals and an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the dietary department. Plan and implement nutritious, appealing menus that accommodate residents' dietary needs and physician-ordered diets. Hire, train, supervise, and schedule dietary team members. Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety. Ensure compliance with applicable health, food safety, and senior living regulations. Manage food ordering, inventory, supplies, and the department budget. Collaborate with the Wellness team and healthcare providers regarding special dietary needs. Create a positive dining experience that supports residents' health, comfort, and quality of life.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Dietary Director, Food Service Manager, or similar leadership role in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, or another healthcare setting. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and the nutritional needs of older adults. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills. ServSafe certification preferred. Familiarity with applicable dietary, sanitation, and food safety regulations. Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment. Why Join Spring Oak? Spring Oak is a family-owned and operated company committed to providing a supportive, family-like workplace. Great Place to Work Certified, March 2026-March 2027 Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Supportive and welcoming team environment We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.