Dining Services Director - Senior Living (Outer Banks NC)

Foundry Commercial•Kill Devil Hills, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Outer Banks is seeking an experienced Dining Services Director to take full ownership of their culinary program. This role involves leading a kitchen, building a team, and creating a positive dining experience for residents. It combines hospitality, leadership, and the opportunity to work in a desirable coastal location. The primary responsibility is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals and manage the Dining Services department, ensuring dining is a highlight for residents.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in dietary management or restaurant management
ServSafe Certification required
Culinary experience required
Comfort with commercial kitchen equipment and operations
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Minimum of four (4) years hands-on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
Associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience strongly preferred
Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule, and train a dedicated Dining Services team.
Oversee menu planning, food ordering, and meal preparation to ensure every dish is nutritious, appetizing, and beautifully presented.
Maintain top-tier food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards across the department.
Be available to step in personally when call-outs leave coverage gaps.
Create memorable dining experiences that delight residents and families alike.
Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations.
Make job assignments and set priorities.
Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock.
Review the time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission.
Submit new hire paperwork as required.
Ensure that equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.
Ensure that the menu is followed, and meals are prepared according to the approved recipes.
Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner.
If applicable, the menu is to be signed off by a registered dietician.
Other job duties as assigned.