Dining Services Director

Valley Senior Living; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Extended Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Additional Employee Benefits

Job summary

Valley Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead our Dining Services Department and help ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals daily.

You will oversee menu implementation, food safety, staffing, budgeting, purchasing, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with residents, families, staff, and dietitians to support individualized dining needs and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of dietary supervisory experience in 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.
• Genuine commitment to person-centered care and serving older adults.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help create a dining experience that respects each resident's choices, dignity, individuality, and quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

Exempt | Leadership Position | Valley Senior Living

Are you a food service professional who enjoys leading a team, creating quality dining experiences, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Valley Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead our Dining Services Department and help ensure that our residents receive safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals every day.

Starting Wage: $34.85-$43.01/hour

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

Why Join Valley Senior Living?

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a department that plays an important role in our residents’ daily lives. From the meals we serve to the relationships we build, Dining Services plays an important role in creating a welcoming, comfortable, and engaging community.

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