Senior Living Dining Services Leader

Oxford Management Group LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with employer match

PTO for full-time & part-time

Certification cost assistance

Yearly tenure bonus

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living in Wichita, KS seeks a Dining Services Director to lead meal planning, kitchen operations and diningroom service for residents.

You will recruit and train staff, coordinate with a dietician, manage budgets and ensure regulatory food safety while delivering a homelike dining experience.

This leadership role includes collaboration across departments and a strong front-of-house component, emphasizing resident engagement and team excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s certification required.
• Five years of leadership experience in a food service setting.
• Three or more years preparing meals for large groups.
• Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors.
• Formal accredited culinary certification required.
• Significant culinary experience may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and assign tasks to kitchen staff.
• Develop menus in coordination with the dietician and track changes.
• Ensure dining service meets regulatory standards and maintains safety and cleanliness.
• Lead dining services team and collaborate with other departments to fulfill resident needs.
• Recruit, train and set expectations for all dining services team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler's Certification

Formal accredited culinary certification

Job description

Oxford Senior Living in Wichita, KS seeks a Dining Services Director to lead meal planning, kitchen operations and diningroom service for residents.

You will recruit and train staff, coordinate with a dietician, manage budgets and ensure regulatory food safety while delivering a homelike dining experience.

This leadership role includes collaboration across departments and a strong front-of-house component, emphasizing resident engagement and team excellence.