Dining Services Director: Budget & Quality Leader

Brookdale Senior Living; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living invites applications for a Dining Services Manager (Finance) to lead the dining services department across one or more locations. You will supervise staff, plan menus, monitor food costs, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards in alignment with company procedures.

The role requires ServSafe certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 2–4 years in kitchen operations or related training. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years in commercial kitchen or related training.
• Current ServSafe Certification required; state certification where applicable; CSC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans menus, controls food costs, and ensures meals meet company procedures.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking to quality standards.
• Makes regular inspections of work and storage areas for safety and sanitation.
• Develops cost control and department budgeting; supervises dining staff.
• Provides nutrition education and staff training; ensures safe work practices.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory management

Microsoft software

Typing basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in kitchen operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living invites applications for a Dining Services Manager (Finance) to lead the dining services department across one or more locations. You will supervise staff, plan menus, monitor food costs, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards in alignment with company procedures.

The role requires ServSafe certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 2–4 years in kitchen operations or related training. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential.