Dining Services Director - Lead Nourishing Meals & Team

Meridian Senior Living; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine 1800MD

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Effingham, IL, is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead meal preparation and oversee the Dining Services Department. The role emphasizes serving nutritious food, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment for residents.

Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of related experience and maintain a current food service sanitation license, plus strong communication and leadership skills to manage staff and ensure high dining standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years preferred in related role or supervisory duties.
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications as required by state licensing authority.
• Current food service sanitation license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Actively prepare meals and manage operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious food and safe, clean dining environments.
• Supervise dining staff and motivate team members to maintain service standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion for elderly

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Meridian Senior Living in Effingham, IL, is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead meal preparation and oversee the Dining Services Department. The role emphasizes serving nutritious food, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment for residents.

Qualified candidates should have 2+ years of related experience and maintain a current food service sanitation license, plus strong communication and leadership skills to manage staff and ensure high dining standards.