Dining Services Director

Socket.dev; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee foundation support

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401K

Paid time off

On-demand pay

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

Hospital indemnity

Personal accident coverage

Critical illness coverage

Cancer coverage

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Director of Dining Services in the United States to direct the food service function for residents, staff, and visitors. You will plan, organize, and supervise the department, ensuring meals align with prescribed diets and are served on time.

The role requires budgeting, purchasing, audits, and ongoing quality improvements, plus hiring and developing department personnel to sustain high performance and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall dining services and manage department operations.
• Ensure meals meet resident/patient diets and are served timely.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, audits, and quality improvements.
• Hire, train, and develop department staff within budget.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for the overall food service function. He/she plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and supervises activities of the department to provide food services for residents/patients, employees, and visitors. This individual also provides technical guidance and administrative direction to the Food and Nutrition Services personnel.

• Operates department within budget by utilizing purchasing programs, food specifications and ordering system to order food and supplies.
• Performs quality improvement functions including audits, interviews, and rounds with residents/patients, department personnel and co-workers. Identifies opportunities for improved customer service, food production and dining program enhancements.
• Assures menus, recipes and menu systems are followed to prepare meals, snacks, and nourishments in accordance to prescribed resident/patient diets and that meals and snacks are served timely.
• Plans and oversees the execution of special events, celebrations, marketing events and other food related nursing center functions to meet resident/patient, nursing center and employee requests.
• Interviews and hires personnel within the department budget and orients, trains, and develops personnel to maintain a high level of performance.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors to respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Hr.