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Traveling Dining Services Manager
Tutera Senior Living and Health Care. Provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across multiple senior living communities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in culinary operations and leadership within senior living environments, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and enhancing resident dining experiences. Proven ability to train and mentor staff while implementing operational improvements and maintaining high standards of service.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Dining Services LeadershipFood Safety ComplianceCulinary DegreeServSafe® CertificationSenior Living Experience
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Hard Skills
Culinary ExpertiseFood Safety ProceduresSanitation StandardsMenu DevelopmentOperational ImprovementQuality AssuranceNutritional GuidelinesDocumentation AuditsTraining and MentoringHospitality Management
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsEmotional IntelligenceCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
General Computer Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
ServSafe® CertificationAlways Food Safe Certification
Industry Keywords
Senior LivingHealthcareMulti-Unit Food ServiceAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingDining ServicesHospitalityRegulatory RequirementsInfection Control Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across multiple senior living communities
- Provide on-site leadership during dining-services vacancies, leaves, or transitions
- Serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Head as needed
- Assess dining operations and implement improvements to quality, service, and compliance
- Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards
- Support scratch cooking, presentation, and consistency across communities
- Lead resident-focused hospitality and service delivery
- Train and mentor cooks, servers, and leadership staff
- Support onboarding and development of newly hired Dining Services Directors or Dining Department Heads
- Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Conduct food-safety, sanitation, and documentation audits
- Partner with community leadership on survey readiness and corrective action plans
- Collaborate with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, and Corporate Support teams
- Provide handoff documentation and recommendations at assignment completion
- Serve as a brand ambassador for the organization’s dining philosophy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit food service
- Proven experience leading dining services teams
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
- Culinary degree, hospitality management degree, or equivalent experience
- ServSafe®/Always Food Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in assisted living, memory care and independent living
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- High emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Passion for serving seniors and enhancing quality of life
- Must possess general computer skills for communication and planning requirements
- Understanding of proper food safety procedures, cooking temperatures, sanitation of kitchen and equipment, and storage techniques and temperature
- Ability and willingness to travel; must be ready to travel unexpectedly as needed
- Professional image in appearance and behavior
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fire and passion for working with seniors
- Flexible, fun, and energetic personality
Benefits
Comp & perks- Advanced Pay
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
- Child Care Discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) for Eligible Locations
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Exclusive Tutera Perks
- Tutera University
- Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive starting wage
- 10 days on / 4 days off rotational schedule