Dining Services Director

Legacy Estates; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Estates is seeking an experienced Dining Services Director to oversee dining services at a senior living community. The role requires a strong culinary background and involves responsibilities such as staffing, budget management, and ensuring resident satisfaction with meals. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of seniors and enjoy competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Advanced Pay with Payactiv

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior dietary supervisory experience required.
• Certification in food safety as required by state regulations.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of senior living dining services including staffing and budgeting.
• Hire and train kitchen staff to assure satisfaction with meals.
• Manage purchasing and inventory for dining services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or hospitality

Job description

Job Description

Dining Services Director | No CDM Required

Tiffany Springs Senior Living

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Are you a Dining Services Director seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

The Director of Dining Services candidate shall have a strong culinary background and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Senior Living dining services, including, purchasing and inventory management, staffing, training, and customer service. The job also involves operating the department within stipulated budget and being financially accountable for the dining services department. As a Director of Dining Services, your responsibilities include administrative and managerial tasks such as hiring and training new kitchen staff and other employees as well as assuring the satisfaction of the end product by our residents

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning highly preferred
• Prior dietary supervisory experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
• Certification in food safety, as required by state regulations
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay with Payactiv
• Financial Literacy Classes with Payactiv
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2025-10459