Dietary Lead
Quick Summary
Dietary Lead Brookestone Gardens | Kearney, NE Full-Time Opportunity Lead with Purpose. Serve with Heart.
Are you a food service professional who enjoys leading by example and creating exceptional dining experiences? Join the team at Brookestone Gardens as a Dietary Lead, where you'll help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a welcoming and enjoyable environment.
The Dietary Lead plays a key role in the success of our dining services department by supporting daily kitchen operations, assisting with food preparation, providing excellent customer service, and helping guide team members to ensure meals are served efficiently and with care.
If you are dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about serving others, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
~1 min read✅ Health Insurance starting as low as $158/month
✅ Opportunities for FREE Prescription Medications
✅ FREE Dental Insurance
✅ Affordable Vision Coverage
✅ FREE Life Insurance
✅ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
✅ Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
✅ Earned Wage Access
✅ Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
✅ Mileage Reimbursement up to $400/month for Qualified Travel
✅ FREE Employee Assistance Program
✅ Up to $30,000 in Education Benefits & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
✅ FREE Online Learning & ESL Programs
✅ Paid Continuing Education, License Fees, Seminars & Training
✅ Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
✅ Career Advancement Opportunities
✅ Supportive Team Environment
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead and support daily dining services operations.
- →Assist with food preparation, meal service, and resident dining experiences.
- →Help coordinate kitchen workflows to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
- →Provide guidance and support to 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.
- →Ensure kitchen, dining rooms, dish areas, and food preparation spaces remain 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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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 Have
~1 min read- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience working in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings.
- Food Handler or ServSafe certification.
We are seeking someone who is dependable, organized, and passionate about providing exceptional service. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, takes pride in preparing and serving quality meals, and can help lead a team in delivering an outstanding dining experience for our residents.
At Brookestone Gardens, dining is about more than food. It's about creating meaningful experiences, building relationships, and helping residents feel at home.
When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence. Your contributions matter, and you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact every single day.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $1,896 a year
- Who can apply
- United States
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- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
- First seen
- November 7, 2026
- Last seen
- November 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- November 7, 2026
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