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Director of Dining Services

Country Meadows of Hershey Assoc
Hershey, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Pay starts at $57,800- $72,321, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Looking to enhance your food service management and culinary skills? The Director of Dining Services at Country Meadows runs the overall campus dining program from selecting quality culinary and dining co-workers, managing budgets, and implementing seasonal menus. It’s like running a restaurant without the daunting restaurant hours! The Director of Dining Services is the key force driving their dining department providing quality service to our senior living clients with healthy meals and exceptional service.

Full time 8 : 30am - 5pm with every 4th weekend and holiday on

Our investment in you :

  • 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 for medical
  • Excellent vision and dental
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and roll over 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 dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you :

  • Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
  • 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 in time of need)
  • Helping Hand interest-free loans
  • Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

    Director of Dining Services Responsibilities :

  • Interviews and hires prospective co-workers.
  • Responsible for continuing education and training of staff.
  • Coaches and mentors co-workers on a daily basis.
  • Evaluates all co-workers in department by conducting performance reviews.
  • Manages activities of department, including purchasing, inventory par levels, portion control, menu requirements, budget requirements, and maintaining above average scores on QMI's and mock surveys.
  • Provides residents with a dining experience that meets or exceeds their expectations.
  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen related equipment, including preventative maintenance and keeping a pleasant dining room atmosphere.
  • Maintains temperature logs, daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning charts, and costing sheets to keep track of other department's need for food and supplies.
  • Director of Dining Services Requirements :

  • At least 3 years in the foodservice industry in a supervisory role.
  • High School diploma or GED preferred (culinary or hospitality degree preferred).
  • Serve Safe Certified or be willing to complete the National Serv Safe Course within six months.
  • Knowledge of how to manage a budget and complete a par inventory, and ordering procedures.
  • Knowledge of computerized menu and ordering software.
  • Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
  • About Country Meadows :

    We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

    Salary : $57,800 - $72,321

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