Dining Services Director: Skilled Nursing & Diet Leadership

Athena Health Care Systems; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems invites applications for the Director of Dining Services at Wadsworth Glen, a 102-bed skilled nursing facility in Middletown, CT. This salaried role features weekly pay up to $32 an hour and requires leadership over dining operations in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities include planning therapeutic menus with a dietician, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, training staff, and ensuring quality service for in-house events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical field preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve all therapeutic diets per guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and quality standards across dining services areas.
• Educate and train department staff on all dining services functions.
• Formulate menus with guidance from a dietician and ensure adherence.
• Delegate authority in your absence.
• Provide dining services for in-house functions and ensure quality/quantity of deliveries.
• Demonstrate proper safety techniques and enforce privacy practices.
• Maximize staff potential and conduct up-to-date evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Staff training

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Athena Health Care Systems invites applications for the Director of Dining Services at Wadsworth Glen, a 102-bed skilled nursing facility in Middletown, CT. This salaried role features weekly pay up to $32 an hour and requires leadership over dining operations in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities include planning therapeutic menus with a dietician, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, training staff, and ensuring quality service for in-house events.