SkillBridge Internship

Zohorecruit; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification training

Mentorship program

Resume & LinkedIn support

Career resources

Job summary

Juniper Communities is offering a DoD SkillBridge Dining Director internship in Lebanon, PA. This leadership role blends hospitality, food service management, and resident care within a retirement community.

Ideal candidates are active-duty military members; the program provides mentorship and industry guidance through Vets2PM, with compensation considerations upon internship completion.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be active-duty U.S. military members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Dining Director internship blends hospitality, food service management and resident care.
• Experience managing high-volume production kitchens with 30+ staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous high-quality food service through effective oversight and delegation.
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance with health regulations and Juniper policies.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies.
• Support food production and meal delivery to meet dietary standards and resident preferences.
• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate dining events and special occasions.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate Dining Services staff.
• Assist with training, coaching, and performance management of team members.

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary or food service management education

Job description

Lebanon, United States | Posted on 07/16/2026

• Business Clients Name Juniper Communities
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Date Opened 07/16/2026
• Job Type SkillBridge Internship
• Experience Level (Recommended) Intermediate Level Job
• City Lebanon
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Country United States

Job Description

DoD SkillBridge Internship:Dining Director
SkillBridge Industry Mento r: Juniper Communities SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania

*Perfect opportunity for an E-5 or above*

Applicants mustbe active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualifyfor the DoD SkillBridge Program.

Juniper Village is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual whose life we touch so that we may all live fully throughout all seasons of life. We do this by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

Juniper Village owns, operates and manages hospitality retirement communities in various regions across the country. The company’s operations are designed and managed to provide the finest quality personal service and exceptional care to foster healthy and independent lives for those who live and work in our communities. The company’s team of experienced committed individuals is deeply committed to achieving the company’s mission and balancing quality in service, program and environment with financial stability and prosperity.

Together, we nurture the spirit of life.

Desired Military Experience, Backgrounds, and/or Aptitude

Culinary Specialists / Food Service Specialists

Galley Operations / Supply Chain Management

Leading Mess Management Teams

Logistics / Inventory Control

Operational Leadership in Dining Facilities

Internship Summary
Juniper Communities is seeking a Dining Director SkillBridge Internto assist with leading and managing the operations of a hospitality retirement community’s dining services department. This is a leadership role that blends hospitality, food service management, and resident care.

As a Dining Director Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience overseeing food service operations, supervising culinary staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring that meals meet the dietary needs of older adults. You will assist with menu planning, inventory control, vendor coordination, budgeting, and special event dining experiences. This internship is ideal for transitioning service members with backgrounds in logistics, food service management, galley operations, or leading teams in high-volume environments.

You will also gain hands-on leadership experience through staff supervision, sanitation compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration. Dining services at Juniper is about creating community and delivering exceptional service every day.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous high-quality food service through effective oversight and delegation

Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance with all health regulations and Juniper policies

Manage procurement, inventory, and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies

Support food production and meal delivery to meet dietary standards and resident preferences

Collaborate with leadership to coordinate dining events and support special occasions

Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and staff

Supervise, schedule, and evaluate Dining Services staff

Assist with training, coaching, and performance management of team members

Contribute to a team environment that values respect, teamwork, and hospitality

Requirements

High School Diploma required

Culinary or food service management education preferred

Experience managing high-volume production kitchens with 30+ staff preferred

Knowledge of food service equipment and kitchen operations

Familiarity with health department guidelines and food safety regulations

Understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of older adults

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Compensation Range :
If hired after the internship the target compensation range is $52K - $62K. This compensation can vary depending on experience level, certifications, and other factors.

[ NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it isunderstood that no single candidate will have equalexpertise in all the areas of responsibility listed.Successful candidates will possess a compellingcombination of many of them and the self-awareness andwisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in thearea(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM Provides:

• PMP/CAPM Certification Training
  
• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridgeIntern Zoom Meetings.
  
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedInoptimization, and interview skills course.
  
• Other free resources, including an electronic copyof 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
  

Other:

Not all internships include certificationtraining by Vets2PM, as many host companies includetheir own internship-focused training instead. Ifselected for an internship with Vets2PM please read yourapproval email, letter, and training plan to be sure youunderstand what is included in your internship.