Dining Services Director

Meridian Senior Living•Woodmere, NY

17d

About The Position

The Dining Services Director actively prepares meals and manages the operations of the Dining Services Department. The role is responsible for serving excellent, nutritious food and ensuring first-rate dining service in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. It also involves maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards, managing and motivating staff, and supporting a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Requirements

Relevant work experience; 2+ years preferred.
At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
Possess and maintain any licenses or certifications required by the State licensing authority, including continuing education requirements where applicable.
Current food service sanitation license required.
Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
Ability to work responsibly as a team member and independently.
Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
Basic reporting and organizational skills.
Meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Nice To Haves

Kosher experience or knowledge is an added bonus.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals and manage the operations of the Dining Services Department.
Serve excellent and nutritious food and ensure first-rate dining service in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
Maintain superior cleanliness and safety standards.
Manage and motivate dining services staff.
Maintain a positive physical and social environment for residents.
Supervise dining services department employees using independent judgment and discretion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
No-cost 1800MD telemedicine for employees and family members, with no enrollment required.
Flexible Spending Account.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
401K.
Employee Assistance Program.
Referral bonus.
Employee discounts.