Dining Services Director: Lead Resident Dining & Team

Meridian Senior Living; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Dining Services Director at Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, IL to lead meal preparation and manage dining operations for residents. You will ensure nutritious, high-quality dining in a safe, clean setting and supervise dining staff to provide excellent service.

The role requires compassion for the elderly, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to health and licensing requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chatham.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience (2+ years preferred)
• At least one-year supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements
• Current food service sanitation license required
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Responsibilities

• The Dining Services Director is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department. Candidates for our Dining Services Director position should have the ability to serve excellent and nutritious food, while ensuring first-rate quality dining service, in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Maintaining superior cleanliness and safety standards, along with the ability to manage and motivate staff members and maintaining a positive physical and social environment for our residents.

Skills

2+ years experience

1+ year supervision

Licenses & certifications

Food sanitation license

Compassion for elderly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Integrity & discretion

Organizational skills

Background checks

Job description

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Dining Services Director at Villas of Holly Brook Chatham, IL to lead meal preparation and manage dining operations for residents. You will ensure nutritious, high-quality dining in a safe, clean setting and supervise dining staff to provide excellent service.

The role requires compassion for the elderly, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to health and licensing requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chatham.