SRO Assistant Dietary Director

depaul· Dietary
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📍 Buffalo, NY, USFULL TIME💰 USD 23–23

About this role

Overview

DePaul is now hiring a full time Assistant Dietary Director at our Seneca Square location!

 

Why work for DePaul?

  • Make a positive difference in someone's life
  • Supportive work environment
  • We value diversity
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
  • Excellent benefits and competitive wages - pay rate for this position is $22.50-$22.80/hour

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Director with managing the SRO’s dietary department including the adherence to budgets, preparations of meals, ordering of food and inventory and supervision of staff.
  • Assists the Director with all dietary personnel functions including recruitment, hiring, documented supervision, evaluations, disciplines and scheduling.
  • Ensures that safety and sanitation practices and cleaning schedules within the department are followed by everyone.
  • Responsible for the proper record keeping of inventories, storage, and utilization of food.
  • Under the supervision of the Director, provides orientation to new dietary staff and helps to ensure that they receive all mandatory trainings.
  • Provides input to the weekly menus and accepts resident input by taking into account resident preferences.
  • Oversees the preparation of meals including the oversight of the dining room. 
  • Accommodates resident’s dietary needs whenever possible. 
  • Helps to ensure that all meals are healthy and nutritious, minimizing the use of processed foods.
  • Responsible for approving time-off requests and minimizing the use of overtime when possible.
  • Responsible to utilize government foods / Food Link / Food Bank whenever possible in an effort to help defray food costs.
  • Attends all required staff and resident meetings.
  • Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff,  family members, guests and service providers.
  • Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents and staff.
  • Wears attire that is appropriate for position.
  • Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.

    • Qualifications

    Education / Experience:

    Associate’s degree in food service management or a High School Diploma with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the food service industry, one of which should be in a supervisory or management capacity.

     

    *In addition to the above criteria this position also requires a clean NYS driving record as outlined in DePaul’s personnel policy. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

    Benefits

    This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

     

    DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the salary for the SRO Assistant Dietary Director role at depaul?
    The listed salary for this SRO Assistant Dietary Director position at depaul is USD 23–23. This is an FULL TIME role.
    Where is the SRO Assistant Dietary Director position at depaul located?
    This SRO Assistant Dietary Director role at depaul is based in Buffalo, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the SRO Assistant Dietary Director role at depaul full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a SRO Assistant Dietary Director role in the Dietary department at depaul.
    Which team or department does the SRO Assistant Dietary Director at depaul belong to?
    This SRO Assistant Dietary Director position is part of the Dietary department at depaul. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
    How do I apply for the SRO Assistant Dietary Director position at depaul?
    Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to depaul's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
    When was the SRO Assistant Dietary Director job at depaul posted?
    This SRO Assistant Dietary Director position at depaul was posted on Jun 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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