Senior Living Dining Services Director

The Pennant Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking a Dietary Supervisor in Santa Maria, CA to lead the dining services team in a senior living community. You will manage staffing, training, and evaluations, while ensuring sanitation, safety, and quality controls are met across kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff education, planning special functions, and overseeing purchasing and budget requirements to maintain high-quality dining experiences for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience managing dining services in a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Budgeting, inventory control, and procurement experience.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining services staff, scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas meet sanitation, safety, and quality controls.
• Plan and coordinate special events and ongoing staff education.
• Manage purchasing, inventory par levels, portion control, and menu requirements.

Skills

Staff management

Training & coaching

Budget management

Scheduling

Quality control

Job description

The Pennant Group is seeking a Dietary Supervisor in Santa Maria, CA to lead the dining services team in a senior living community. You will manage staffing, training, and evaluations, while ensuring sanitation, safety, and quality controls are met across kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staff education, planning special functions, and overseeing purchasing and budget requirements to maintain high-quality dining experiences for residents and families.