Director of Dining Services

Fort Wayne Health Campus; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Supportive leadership team

Paid time off

Job summary

CASA of Fort Wayne Health Care Campus in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead the Dining Services Department. The role oversees staff supervision, food production, meal service, sanitation, regulatory compliance, purchasing, budgeting, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, ServSafe certification, and a background in nutrition or food service within long-term care.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Minimum of three years of food-service supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines.
• Long-term care or senior-living experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial food-service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, orient, train, schedule, and supervise Dining Services employees.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and schedule coverage for the department.
• Monitor employee attendance, approve timecards, and complete performance evaluations.
• Oversee food production, kitchen operations, tray lines, dining rooms, dishwashing areas, and meal-service areas.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely, accurately, and according to residents' dietary needs.
• Coordinate therapeutic diets and resident food-service needs with the Dietitian and clinical team.
• Make menu substitutions as needed and complete required documentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards.
• Track meal counts, departmental requests, supplies, expenditures, invoices, and inventory.
• Monitor food and supply budgets while reducing waste, spoilage, and unnecessary expenses.
• Conduct routine inspections and develop corrective action plans when needed.
• Develop and implement Dining Services policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, Quality Assurance meetings, and the weekend management rotation.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and leadership team to support campus operations and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Education

Certified Dietary Manager

ServSafe Certification

Bachelor’s or higher in Food & Nutrition (preferred)

Tools

Commercial food-service equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Director of Dining Services
CASA of Fort Wayne Health Care Campus - Fort Wayne, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Status: Exempt

Competitive Pay Excellent Benefits Supportive Leadership Team

CASA of Fort Wayne Health Care Campus is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Dining Services to lead our Dining Services Department.

This leadership position is responsible for the overall operation of Dining Services, including staff supervision, food production, meal service, sanitation, regulatory compliance, purchasing, inventory, budgeting, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be an organized and hands‑on leader committed to providing residents with high-quality meals and an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, orient, train, schedule, and supervise Dining Services employees
• Maintain appropriate staffing and schedule coverage for the department
• Monitor employee attendance, approve timecards, and complete performance evaluations
• Oversee food production, kitchen operations, tray lines, dining rooms, dishwashing areas, and meal‑service areas
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely, accurately, and according to residents' dietary needs
• Coordinate therapeutic diets and resident food‑service needs with the Dietitian and clinical team
• Make menu substitutions as needed and complete required documentation
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards
• Track meal counts, departmental requests, supplies, expenditures, invoices, and inventory
• Monitor food and supply budgets while reducing waste, spoilage, and unnecessary expenses
• Conduct routine inspections and develop corrective action plans when needed
• Develop and implement Dining Services policies and procedures
• Participate in staff meetings, Quality Assurance meetings, and the weekend management rotation
• Collaborate with the Administrator and leadership team to support campus operations and resident satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager preferred
• Certified Chef or a four-year degree in Food and Nutrition may also be considered
• Current ServSafe Certification required
• Minimum of three years of food‑service supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet required deadlines
• Working knowledge of commercial food‑service equipment
• Ability to work varied hours as needed to monitor all phases of the department
• Long‑term care or senior‑living experience is preferred

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The opportunity to positively influence residents' daily experiences

If you are an experienced food‑service leader who takes pride in quality, teamwork, compliance, and resident satisfaction, we would love to meet you.

CASA of Fort Wayne Health Care Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.