Dining Services Director

Valley Senior Living

$72K — $89K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory dietary experience in healthcare
  • Meets state food service/dietary manager requirements
  • ServSafe certification
  • Graduate of an accredited dietetics or dietary technician program
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Commitment to person-centered care

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily dining operations and menu implementation
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
  • Manage department budgets, purchasing, and inventory
  • Supervise and develop the Dining Services team
  • Collaborate with dietitians and residents for meal customization
  • Ensure timely and quality meal service

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Matching
  • Additional Employee Benefits
Full Job Description
🍽 DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR
Exempt | Leadership Position | Valley Senior Living

As the Dining Services Director, you will oversee the department's daily operations, including menu implementation, food safety and sanitation, staffing, scheduling, training, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with residents, families, staff, and dietitians to support individualized dining needs and promote person-centered care.

What You'll Do:
Lead, supervise, and develop the Dining Services team while fostering a positive, supportive work environment. Ensure meals are prepared and served safely, on time, and in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements. Collaborate with dietitians and residents to support individual dietary needs and preferences. Manage department budgets, purchasing, inventory, equipment, and quality improvement efforts. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food service, sanitation, safety, and healthcare regulations. Most importantly, help create a dining experience that respects each resident's choices, dignity, individuality, and quality of life.

What We're Looking For:
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of dietary experience in a supervisory role within a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical setting
• Meets state requirements for food service or dietary managers
ServSafe certification
• Graduate of an accredited dietetics course, a Dietary Technician associate degree program, or a Certified Dietary Manager program
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A genuine commitment to person-centered care and serving older adults

✨ Our Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
Additional Employee Benefits

If you are an experienced dietary leader who is ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Valley Senior Living team!

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