Dining Services Director

Meridian Senior Living; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine 1800MD

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Effingham, IL, is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead meal preparation and oversee the Dining Services Department. The role emphasizes serving nutritious food, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment for residents.

Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of related experience and maintain a current food service sanitation license, plus strong communication and leadership skills to manage staff and ensure high dining standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years preferred in related role or supervisory duties.
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications as required by state licensing authority.
• Current food service sanitation license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Actively prepare meals and manage operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious food and safe, clean dining environments.
• Supervise dining staff and motivate team members to maintain service standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion for elderly

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Villas of Holly Brook Effingha - Effingham, IL 62401, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

Benefits

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Dining Services Director – Responsibilities

The Dining Services Director is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department. Candidates for our Dining Services Director position should have the ability to serve excellent and nutritious food, while ensuring first-rate quality dining service, in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Maintaining superior cleanliness and safety standards, along with the ability to manage and motivate staff members and maintaining a positive physical and social environment for our residents.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience (2+ years preferred)
• At least one-year supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements
• Current food service sanitation license required
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must be able to supervise dining services department employees using independent judgment and discretion
• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer