Dining Room Lead

About the role

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.” A great life in our communities starts with great employees who understand that the work is hard yet rewarding, that teamwork truly makes the dream work, and that making a difference in someone’s life is deeply satisfying. The Dining Room Supervisor is responsible for actively managing the operations of the dining room, including staffing, accountability, and sanitation in accordance with health department regulations, and for maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (multiple options)
• 1800MD – Telemedicine for employees and their families at no cost (no enrollment required)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company‑paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits: Short‑Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin‑Williams, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage dining room operations, including staffing, accountability, and sanitation per health department regulations.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, adhering strictly to infection control, food‑borne illness prevention, hazardous chemical handling, fire safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment, handling time‑off requests and other schedule modifications.
• Track attendance and communicate disciplinary needs to the Director of Dining Services.
• Perform hosting and serving duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience (2+ years preferred).
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Formal training in food service management or the culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to supervise dining services employees using independent judgment and discretion.
• Meet all health requirements and pass a criminal background check.