Senior Dining Services Director - Elevating Resident Dining

Gravitas; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Dining Service Director to lead all food service operations in an assisted living community. The role includes planning menus, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Ohio codes.

The position emphasizes nutritious meals, safety, and budget management. The candidate should have at least 2 years of food service management experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Understanding of special and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency for menu planning, purchasing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily meal preparation and service.
• Ensure three nutritious meals daily are available as required by facility policy.
• Develop and maintain menus that meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Provide substitutions of similar nutritional value when requested.
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, and portion control.
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary department personnel.
• Establish relationships with approved vendors and manage budget within the department.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Therapeutic diets

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Culinary Arts (preferred)

Job description

Gravitas in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Dining Service Director to lead all food service operations in an assisted living community. The role includes planning menus, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Ohio codes.

The position emphasizes nutritious meals, safety, and budget management. The candidate should have at least 2 years of food service management experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong leadership and communication skills.