Dining Services Director

Villas Of Holly Brook-marshall; Marshall (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Pet Insurance

401K

Employee discounts

Telemedicine (1800MD)

Flexible Spending Account

Referral bonus

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead meal preparation and dining operations for residents. You will ensure nutritious, high-quality food, maintain safety and cleanliness, and supervise dining staff with independent judgment.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, at least one year in supervision, a current food service sanitation license, and a compassionate approach to elder care. Health checks and background screening are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• At least one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Current food service sanitation license required.
• Compassion for the elderly and ability to communicate with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to supervise dining staff with independent judgment and discretion.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and manage operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Serve excellent, nutritious food in a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain superior cleanliness and safety standards.
• Motivate and supervise dining staff to deliver quality service.
• Foster a positive environment for residents and team members.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

Teamwork

Integrity

Discretion

Organizational skills

Background checks

Licenses & certifications

Tools

Food service sanitation license

Job description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.What do we offer to these great employees?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 AccountCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401KEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusEmployee 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.Details about the Dining Services Director position we are hiring for: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 preferredMust possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirementsCurrent food service sanitation license requiredMust have compassion for and desire to work with the elderlyMust be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general publicMust demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individualMust be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of othersMust be able to supervise dining services department employees using independent judgment and discretionMust have basic reporting and organizational skillsMust meet all health requirements and pass background checksMeridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer