Director of Dining Services – Elite Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Barclay House of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barclay House of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the dietary department, plan menus, schedule staff, and ensure a world-class dining experience for residents. You will manage daily operations, uphold safety standards, and supervise cooks and dietary staff.

The role requires hands-on cooking, strong leadership, and adherence to state regulations. Certifications (ServSafe, Food Manager) are preferred, with flexibility to work holidays and

Qualifications

• Must be caring and willing to serve others
• Minimum 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook or higher role
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality
• 2 years of experience managing staff in hospitality/restaurant or long-term care facility (preferred)
• ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification
• Knowledge of a POS system
• Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

• Provides organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient daily operations for the dietary department to include menu implementation, staff scheduling, ordering supplies to ensure world class dining experience to residents
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality
• Maintains a kitchen and dining environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements
• Will be required to cook and prepare meals.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Customer service orientation

Flexibility

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality

ServSafe Certification

Food Manager Certification

Tools

POS system knowledge

Job description

The Barclay House of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead the dietary department, plan menus, schedule staff, and ensure a world-class dining experience for residents. You will manage daily operations, uphold safety standards, and supervise cooks and dietary staff.

The role requires hands-on cooking, strong leadership, and adherence to state regulations. Certifications (ServSafe, Food Manager) are preferred, with flexibility to work holidays and