Dining Services Director

Meridian Senior Living; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Telemedicine (1800MD)

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in New York seeks a Dining Services Director to lead meal preparation and oversee the Dining Services Department for our residents. You will ensure nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe, engaging dining environment while guiding a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of dining operations experience, a sanitation license, and strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of relevant dining/food service experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications per state licensing authority and maintain education requirements.
• Current food service sanitation license required.
• Kosher experience or knowledge is a bonus.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the public.
• Must work well as a team member and as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, and respect confidentiality.
• Must supervise dining services staff using sound judgment.
• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and manage operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Ensure nutritious, high-quality dining for residents.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Motivate and supervise dining staff; manage scheduling.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and other departments.

Skills

Experience 2+ years

Supervisory experience

Licenses & certifications

Sanitation license

Kosher knowledge

Compassion for elderly

Effective communication

Team player

Integrity & confidentiality

Staff supervision

Reporting skills

Organization skills

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 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.

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 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
• Kosher experience or knowledge is an added bonus
• 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

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer