Dining Services Director - Lead Culinary Team and Care

Bluestem Communities; North Newton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

AFLAC

401(k) match

Student loan payment program

Payactiv

Group life & AD&D

Short-term disability

EAP

PTO + 6 holidays

Wellness center membership

Meal discounts

Job summary

Bluestem Communities in North Newton, KS is seeking a full-time Director of Dining Services to lead our dining operations. You will manage the culinary team, oversee menus, procurement, sanitation, and resident nutrition while ensuring high-quality service.

The role requires CDM/CFPP certification or completion within the first year, weekend and holiday availability, and strong leadership to drive budgeting, HACCP compliance, and staff development.

Qualifications

• CDM/CFPP certification or complete the CDM designation within the first year of employment.
• Prefer supervisory experience in an institutional setting with industrial kitchen equipment knowledge.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the dining services team, hiring, coaching and scheduling.
• Oversee menus, procurement, and food preparation following resident dietary needs.
• Manage departmental budget, policies, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure accurate billing, documentation and quality assurance.
• Assist in implementing a continuing quality program for the department.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

HACCP compliance

Diet planning

Communication

Education

CDM/CFPP

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Bluestem Communities in North Newton, KS is seeking a full-time Director of Dining Services to lead our dining operations. You will manage the culinary team, oversee menus, procurement, sanitation, and resident nutrition while ensuring high-quality service.

The role requires CDM/CFPP certification or completion within the first year, weekend and holiday availability, and strong leadership to drive budgeting, HACCP compliance, and staff development.