Dining Services Manager: Lead Kitchens & Quality

Brookdale; Export (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a Dining Services Supervisor to lead and oversee meal preparation, menu planning, and food safety within our community dining operations. You will manage staff, monitor costs, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are served to residents and guests.

The role requires ServSafe certification, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in commercial kitchens. Strong supervisory skills and knowledge of sanitation are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 years in commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, or equivalent experience.
• Current ServSafe Certification required; state food service certification required if applicable.
• ACF Certified Sous Chef (CSC) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, culinary nutrition, and supervisory management.

Responsibilities

• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services.
• Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
• Determines food quantities, plans menus, and controls food costs; may prepare meals.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Inspects work, storage, and serving areas for compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepares cleaning schedules, production worksheets, and staff schedules.
• Trains new employees and delegates authority to dining services staff.
• Develops cost control systems and submits department budget.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents and staff.

Skills

Food safety

Supervisory management

Culinary nutrition

Microsoft software

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two to four years kitchen/food service experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification

State food service certification

ACF Certified Sous Chef (CSC)

Job description

Brookdale is seeking a Dining Services Supervisor to lead and oversee meal preparation, menu planning, and food safety within our community dining operations. You will manage staff, monitor costs, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals are served to residents and guests.

The role requires ServSafe certification, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in commercial kitchens. Strong supervisory skills and knowledge of sanitation are essential for success in this position.