DoD SkillBridge: Dining Director

Vets2PM • Bensalem, PA

15d • $63,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Juniper Communities is seeking a Dining Director SkillBridge Intern to assist with leading and managing the operations of a hospitality retirement community’s dining services department. This is a leadership role that blends hospitality, food service management, and resident care. As a Dining Director Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience overseeing food service operations, supervising culinary staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring that meals meet the dietary needs of older adults. You will assist with menu planning, inventory control, vendor coordination, budgeting, and special event dining experiences. This internship is ideal for transitioning service members with backgrounds in logistics, food service management, galley operations, or leading teams in high-volume environments. You will also gain hands-on leadership experience through staff supervision, sanitation compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration. Dining services at Juniper is about creating community and delivering exceptional service every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of food service equipment and kitchen operations
• Familiarity with health department guidelines and food safety regulations
• Understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of older adults
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or food service management education preferred
• Experience managing high-volume production kitchens with 30+ staff preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous high-quality food service through effective oversight and delegation
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance with all health regulations and Juniper policies
• Manage procurement, inventory, and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies
• Support food production and meal delivery to meet dietary standards and resident preferences
• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate dining events and support special occasions
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and staff
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate Dining Services staff
• Assist with training, coaching, and performance management of team members
• Contribute to a team environment that values respect, teamwork, and hospitality

Benefits

• Project Manager (PMP), ACP/Scrum Master, or Certified Manager Certification Training
• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees