Director of Dining Services

Job Description

Job Description

Pay starts at $68,640 with the opportunity to earn more (based on experience), a quality-driven bonus structure and an excellent benefits package.

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Excellence.

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.

Opportunity Details:

• Full-time dayshift, routinely 9am to 5pm, with the flexibility to meet dining operation needs between 5am and 8pm.
• To support continuous campus operations , this role includes: a rotating schedule of every 3rd weekend, and every other holiday.

As the Director of Dining Services, you will oversee the daily operations of our Dining Services Department while creating an environment where both residents and co-workers thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• 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.
• Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree preferred.
• 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.

• 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

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• 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

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on our co-worker-centered benefits and incentives.

If you're passionate about hospitality, developing exceptional teams, and creating memorable dining experiences for seniors, we invite you to apply and become part of the Country Meadows family.

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