Dining Services Director — Elevate Meals & Team Growth

Brookdale Senior Living; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Glendale, CA is seeking a Dining Services Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high‑quality meals for residents and staff.

You will oversee menus, food costs, sanitation, and staff development, ensuring compliance with safety standards. A GED or high school diploma is required, plus 2–4 years in kitchen operations; ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Two to four years in commercial kitchen, operation or line cooking or training.
• Current ServSafe Certification required; state certification if applicable; CSC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining services across one or more Brookdale locations to ensure quality meals.
• Develop menus, control food costs, and supervise dining staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Supervisory management

Culinary nutrition

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living in Glendale, CA is seeking a Dining Services Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high‑quality meals for residents and staff.

You will oversee menus, food costs, sanitation, and staff development, ensuring compliance with safety standards. A GED or high school diploma is required, plus 2–4 years in kitchen operations; ServSafe certification is required.