Title: Director of Dining Services

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

One Family. One Community.

Join our Award-Winning Team today! Currently seeking a key member of our Leadership Team at our Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living Community. The Director of Dining Services raises the bar when it comes to designing nutritious, high-quality, exciting menu options for our residents. This is a critical, hands-on role within our community and provides a direct, positive impact on our residents’ quality of life.

Our community is united by our Guiding Principle of Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™. Through Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Residents First, and Teamwork, we promote a culture of trusted care and engagement that fosters meaningful, purposeful work. We believe our actions impact the quality of care we provide, both individually and as a team. Our mission is to embrace each day as an opportunity to make a positive difference with this promise and pledge.

If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team! We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth. We welcome you to apply and join our family today as our Director of Dining Services!

We Are All Family™

Responsibilities

• Preparation of daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Menu planning to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events, and holidays.
• Order food and supplies needed for dining operations.
• Hire, train and supervise team members in the dietary department, including, but not limited to, cleaning, cooking, inventory control, portion control, plate presentation, and special diets.
• Plan and direct activities of the dietary team members in accordance with state regulations and the Community’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinate menus with activity and marketing functions.
• Control food costs and food waste while maintaining first-rate food quality to the satisfaction of residents.
• Take food inventory at least once per month or as instructed and ensure Inventory Control.
• Maintain dietary records and progress notes in medical records charts for residents on a timely basis and within state regulations.
• Communicate directly with the Director of Resident Care to coordinate resident meal and nutrition plans.
• Ability to maintain food and labor costs within budgeted parameters.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory.
• Schedule department working hours, personnel, and work assignments to maintain quality resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of Food Service Management experience in the hospitality field (Senior Housing, Country Club, Banquets, etc.).
• Current Safe Serve or other relevant certification.
• Moderate computer skills in the standard Microsoft suite.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to perform tasks according to time schedules and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large diverse team.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy
• Participate as a Manager on Duty during assigned weekends.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Bellaire at Stone Port

Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement. Bellaire at Stone Port provides a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where residents easily transition, thrive, and enjoy life - just like at home. We make senior living a carefree experience.