Director of Dining Services

Director of Dining Services

Requisition ID


2026-36089

# of Openings


1

Area of Interest


Dining

Company


Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Waverly

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Salary


$68,000 / yr - $75,000 / yr

Reporting Category


Management

Salary

$68,000 / yr - $75,000 / yr

Overview

Director of Dining Services

Elderwood at Waverly

$68,000 - $75,000 annually

Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference-Every Meal.

Elderwood at Waverly is hiring a Director of Dining Services to lead our skilled nursing food service operation. If you're a hands-on leader who values quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction , this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Why You'll Love This Role

Leadership role in a stable healthcare environment

• 401(k) with match + full benefits

• PTO, holidays & tuition reimbursement

• Supportive leadership + work-life balance

• Direct interaction with residents & families

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen & dining operations

• Ensure CMS & DOH compliance

• Manage staff, budgets, and inventory

• Partner on menus & quality improvement

• Represent dining services in care plan meetings

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Food Service/Hospitality or

• 3+ years supervisory experience

• Healthcare food service experience required

• Strong regulatory & team leadership skills

Location: Waverly, NY
Make your leadership count-apply today.

Responsibilities

Director of Dining Services

• Oversees the daily operations of the dining service department including the kitchen, dish room, food storage areas, and dining rooms.
• Adheres to state regulations, current best practices, policies, and procedures for food preparation and meal service.
• Works with Director of Nutritional Services on menus and recipe development.
• Maintains department food and non-food item inventory consistent with budgetary confines.
• Adheres to purchasing practices set forth by the Director of Purchasing and Nutritional Services Director.
• Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to food service.
• Attends, leads, and actively participates in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.
• Performs job functions of each department position when necessary.
• Regularly interacts and communicates with residents/family members regarding meal service.
• Maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations of the State Department of Health code and rules and regulations regarding meal service in the post-acute care setting.
• Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and service of food in accordance with State rules and regulations.
• Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic and/or Food Service students and interns.
• Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
• Evaluates the performance of all Dining Services staff members.
• Support and abide by Elderwood's and affiliate's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Must abide by Elderwood's and its affiliated businesses code of conduct, corporate compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

Director of Dining Services

• Associate's degree or higher in Food Service Management (or Hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management) from an accredited institution of higher learning, OR Certified Dietary Manager, OR Certified Food Service Manager.
• Three years supervisory experience required.
• At least one year experience in a health care setting required.
• Working knowledge of CMS and DOH regulations as they relate to food service.
• Experience with the QIS survey process preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge in nutritional software programs preferred.

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.