Director of Dining

Why Choose Heritage Communities

At Heritage Communities with 24 locations across 6 states youll find a place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact every day. We live by our core values Trust Respect Compassion Fun and Always Learning and were here to support you like a true team.

Whats In It for You

• Paid Time Off 3 weeks of Paid Vacation in your 1st year 32 hours sick time.
• Free Meal Every Shift enjoy a warm meal on us.
• Medical Dental and Vision with low co-pays.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Match
• Tuition Assistance up to $8000/year for you $2500 for family members.
• Ongoing Training & Support featuring diverse learning styles and mentorship opportunities.
• A Workplace That Feels Like Home positive team-first culture.
• Employee Assistance Fund Discounts and more!

For more information contact us at:

• Dining Services Director
• Dietary Manager
• Executive Chef
• Food Service Management
• Senior Living Dining
• Culinary Leader
• Kitchen Manager

*FT-M-F 8:00a- 5:00p with occasional evenings and weekends

Make Lives Better Build Your Future: Join Heritage Communities as a Dining Services Director!

At Heritage Communities youre more than your title youre a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether youre just getting started or looking to grow in your career we offer a workplace where youre supported appreciated and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.

What Youll Do:

As a Dining Services Director you will lead our communitys 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. Youll 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 Were 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 drivers 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).

Required Experience:

Director