Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join Heritage Communities as a Dining Services Director!
At Heritage Communities, you’re more than your title — you’re a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.
What You’ll Do:
As a Dining Services Director, you will lead our community's culinary operations and dining experience, directly impacting the lives of our residents and the success of our team by:
- Inspiring the dining services team to provide excellent customer service, leading by example and aligning with our Core Values of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Fun, and Always Learning!
- Creating fresh, high-quality menus for daily meals, catering, and special events. You'll modify menus based on food trends, costs, local tastes, seasonal availability, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences.
- Training and developing dining staff to create stellar experiences for our residents.
- Managing supplies, schedules, equipment, budgets, processes, and procedures that enhance the resident experience, meet state and federal guidelines, and ensure all food safety regulatory requirements are met.
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, associates, and vendors.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience working as an Executive Chef or Dietary Manager, preferably in a senior living or related industry.
- Associates degree in Restaurant Management or related field (preferred).
- Commitment to professional appearance and safety, including wearing a proper uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and gloves as required.
- An active Serve Safe certification where required by state regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to provide resident transportation and/or serve alcoholic beverages at community events (must be at least 19 years of age).
- The ability to assist residents with limited mobility, lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups, navigate challenging situations, and make sound decisions.
- Strong technical skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to maintain confidential and privileged information (including HIPAA, residents, and associates).
