Dining Services Director - Senior Living
Allegro Senior Living, LLC, Titusville, Florida, United States, 32780
Dining Services Director - Senior Living
Alto Hickory Creek, 2805 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, Florida, United States of America
Job Description Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Allegro Living
serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands,
Allegro Living
is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!
NEW Alto Hickory Creek
is seeking a new Food Services Director aka Dining Services Director!
The primary responsibility of the
Dining Services Director
is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals, and manage the operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation. The main objective is to ensure that dining is the highlight of the residents' day.
Areas of Responsibility
Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities.
Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock. Review the time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission. Submit new hire paperwork as required.
Ensure that equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.
Ensure that the menu is followed, and meals are prepared according to the approved recipes. Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. If applicable, the menu is to be signed off by a registered dietician.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.
Required Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.
Minimum of four (4) years hands‑on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.
Allegro Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Allegro Living, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Allegro Living to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.
Alto Hickory Creek, 2805 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, Florida, United States of America
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Job Description Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Allegro Living
serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands,
Allegro Living
is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!
NEW Alto Hickory Creek
is seeking a new Food Services Director aka Dining Services Director!
The primary responsibility of the
Dining Services Director
is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals, and manage the operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation. The main objective is to ensure that dining is the highlight of the residents' day.
Areas of Responsibility
Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities.
Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock. Review the time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission. Submit new hire paperwork as required.
Ensure that equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.
Ensure that the menu is followed, and meals are prepared according to the approved recipes. Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. If applicable, the menu is to be signed off by a registered dietician.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.
Required Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.
Minimum of four (4) years hands‑on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.
Allegro Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Allegro Living, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Allegro Living to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.
Alto Hickory Creek, 2805 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, Florida, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr