Dining Services Director: Leadership & Benefits

Bluestem Communities, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Meal discounts

Bluestem Wellness Center membership

Voluntary life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bluestem Communities, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Director of Dining Services for Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, KS.

This full-time leadership role oversees dining staff, budgets, sanitation, and quality assurance, ensuring nutritional plans align with resident needs and dietary guidelines. Responsibilities include menu planning, vendor coordination, and HACCP compliance, while providing excellent resident and family support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)/(CFPP) or complete the CDM designation within first year of employment.
• Prefer one-year supervisory experience in an institutional setting with an understanding of how to use industrial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage dining services staff, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance.
• Oversee budgeting, policies, sanitation, equipment maintenance, billing, and quality assurance.
• Menu planning, food procurement, and safe preparation following HACCP standards.
• Support residents and families through clear communication and respond to feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Dietary management

Education

CDM certification (CFPP eligible)

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Bluestem Communities, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Director of Dining Services for Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, KS.

This full-time leadership role oversees dining staff, budgets, sanitation, and quality assurance, ensuring nutritional plans align with resident needs and dietary guidelines. Responsibilities include menu planning, vendor coordination, and HACCP compliance, while providing excellent resident and family support.