Dining Services Director: Lead Kitchen & Nutrition

Brookdale Senior Living; Emerson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access for hourly staff

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee multiple locations, ensuring high-quality meals, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence. You will lead staff, plan menus, and supervise food preparation for residents and staff.

The role requires a strong background in kitchen operations, ServSafe certification, and supervisory experience within a senior living environment. Brookdale offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years experience in commercial kitchen operations or equivalent.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• State food service certification required, if applicable.
• ACF Certified Sous Chef (CSC) preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition and supervisory management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; basic typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and coordinates dining services across locations.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services.
• Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking per company procedures.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation regulations are followed.
• Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.
• Trains new employees in department; delegates authority to dining services staff.
• Develops and directs cost control system; submits department budget.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents.
• Ensures safety procedures and incident follow-up; supports quality improvement.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Culinary nutrition

Supervisory management

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee multiple locations, ensuring high-quality meals, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence. You will lead staff, plan menus, and supervise food preparation for residents and staff.

The role requires a strong background in kitchen operations, ServSafe certification, and supervisory experience within a senior living environment. Brookdale offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career growth.