Director of Dining Services

Pay starts at $68,640 with the opportunity to earn more (based on experience), a quality-driven bonus structure and an excellent benefits package.

About the Role

At Country Meadows, dining is more than just a meal—it's an experience. We're seeking an experienced Director of Dining Services to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that enrich the lives of our residents every day. If you're a passionate leader with experience managing food service operations, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

Full-time dayshift, routinely 9am to 5pm, with the flexibility to meet dining operation needs between 5am and 8pm. To support continuous campus operations, this role includes a rotating schedule of every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing the Dining Services team.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating department co-workers.
• Managing departmental staffing, scheduling, budgets, purchasing, inventory, and food costs.
• Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness, organization, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Monitoring quality assurance initiatives, mock surveys, and QMI performance.
• Creating an outstanding dining experience that consistently exceeds resident expectations.
• Utilizing Point of Service menu technology to support resident meal service.
• Collaborating with campus leadership to promote excellence in hospitality and customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of food service management experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a similar environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree preferred.
• Current Food Safety Certification through an ANSI-approved program.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, staffing, and operational performance.
• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, professional attitude with a commitment to serving others.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
• Length of service bonus awards.
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow.
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
• Excellent vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time.
• Paid holidays, including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Wellness reimbursement incentives.
• $2 meals on our campuses, including a main entrée, side, beverage, and dessert.
• Direct access to your supervisory team.
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
• Helping Hand interest-free loans.

About Us

Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA.