Director of Dining Services
Country Meadows Retirement Communities•Forks Township, PA
•$68,000 - $69,000•Onsite
About The Position
At Country Meadows, dining is more than just a meal—it's an experience. We're seeking an experienced Director of Dining Services to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that enrich the lives of our residents every day. If you're a passionate leader with experience managing food service operations, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of food service management experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a similar environment.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current Food Safety Certification through an ANSI-approved program.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Experience managing budgets, inventory, staffing, and operational performance.
- Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, professional attitude with a commitment to serving others.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of our Dining Services Department while creating an environment where both residents and co-workers thrive.
- Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing the Dining Services team.
- Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating department co-workers.
- Managing departmental staffing, scheduling, budgets, purchasing, inventory, and food costs.
- Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness, organization, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Monitoring quality assurance initiatives, mock surveys, and QMI performance.
- Creating an outstanding dining experience that consistently exceeds resident expectations.
- Utilizing Point of Service menu technology to support resident meal service.
- Collaborating with campus leadership to promote excellence in hospitality and customer service.
Benefits
- Quality-driven bonus structure
- Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
- Length of service bonus awards
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage
- Excellent vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time
- Paid holidays, including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
- Family and medical leave
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
- $2 meals on our campuses, including a main entrée, side, beverage, and dessert
- Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
- On-the-job training and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
