Dining Manager: Lead Nutritious Dining & Team Excellence

MQS Health; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Exton Post Acute is seeking a Dining Manager to lead the dietary department and ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, and ensure regulatory compliance in a patient-centered environment.

Daily Pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a full-time opportunity at a 120-bed facility. The role emphasizes passion, respect, and excellence in resident care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain within timeframe after hire).
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory or lead experience in food service.
• Experience in healthcare food service settings preferred (CCRC, hospital, etc.).
• Front-of-house dining experience with hospitality focus and resident satisfaction.
• Experience managing catered events and special functions preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation, infection control, therapeutic diets, and dietary operations.
• Experience with food ordering, inventory management, receiving, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional resident-centered service aligned with core values Passion, Respect, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the dietary department to ensure high-quality meals and service.
• Lead, coach, and support dietary team members; foster teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, orientation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor meal prep, service, and tray accuracy to meet therapeutic diets.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper food storage to minimize waste.
• Address resident concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction and dining experience.
• Maintain records in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a clean, safe, organized kitchen and dining environment.
• Perform additional duties to support the dietary department and resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Cost control

Staff coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exton Post Acute is seeking a Dining Manager to lead the dietary department and ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, and ensure regulatory compliance in a patient-centered environment.

Daily Pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a full-time opportunity at a 120-bed facility. The role emphasizes passion, respect, and excellence in resident care.