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Director of Dining Services

The Blake at Lafayette

Lafayette, LAFull-time$68–72K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–72K/yr
Location
Lafayette, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Dining Services oversees daily dietary department operations at a senior living community, including menu implementation, staff scheduling, and supply ordering. The role emphasizes food and service quality, teamwork, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance. The director will also cook and prepare meals and must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Culinary ExperienceStaff ManagementServSafe CertificationFood Manager CertificationRegulatory CompliancePoint of Sale SystemsFlexibilityCookingMeal PreparationFood QualityService QualityTeamworkSafetyHygieneCreativityCaringService Orientation

Qualifications

2 Years Culinary ExperienceAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary/Hospitality2 Years Staff Management Experience

Full job description

10/5/26

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.

We are currently looking for a Director of Dining Services for The Blake at (Community Name)

Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Dining Services:

  • Provides organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient daily operations for the dietary department to include menu implementation, staff scheduling, ordering supplies to ensure world class dining experience to residents
  • Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality
  • Maintains a kitchen and dining environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements
  • Will be required to cook and prepare meals.

Requirements

.Education/Experience/Certification

  • Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others
  • MUST have 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook or higher role Associate/ bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality
  • 2 years of experience in managing staff in the hospitality/restaurant industry or a long-term care facility (preferred) ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification
  • Self-motivation and creativity in culinary experience a plus
  • Experience in handling regulatory agencies and state requirements Knowledge of a POS system preferred
  • Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including holiday and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Description

$68,000-$72,000 yearly

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