Director of Dining Services

Level: Management,

Job Location:

Kidron Bethel Village
- North Newton, KS 67117, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Some College, Preferred Salary Range: $70,000.00,

Travel Percentage :
None,

Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Restaurant
- Food Service

Director of Dining Services (Full-Time)

Kidron Bethel Village is looking for a full-time Director of Dining Services to join our team!

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv:
  Early access to earned wages

• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations

The Dining Services Director will manage dining services staff, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance while ensuring timely, high‑quality departmental operations. The DSD oversees budgeting, policies, sanitation, equipment maintenance, billing, and quality assurance. Responsibilities include menu planning, food procurement, safe preparation, HACCP compliance, and meeting residents’ nutritional needs through assessments, diet plans, and documentation. It also supports residents and families through clear communication, responds to feedback, and performs culinary duties when required.

• Interview, hire, supervise, and develop culinary team members.
• Ensure that staff is adequately oriented and trained.
• Determine departmental staffing needs and oversee work schedules and assignments to meet those needs.
• Hold staff accountable to all assigned duties and actions. Use coaching methods to address concerns in a respectful manner. Collaborate with staff to find a solution.
• Ensure staff have access to resources needed to meet professional and organizational goals.
• Oversee the completion of payroll in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that work in the department is completed according to agreed timeline and quality standards.

• Plan department budget and manage within annual approved amounts.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures as necessary.
• Monitor and follow up on cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure that kitchen and equipment is well‑maintained and cleaned properly.
• Perform audit on all cleaning logs on a regular basis.
• Oversee and code billing records on a consistent basis.
• Represent department’s interests at regular or special meetings.
• Attend department meetings as needed and give input regarding area of expertise.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the department.
• Accomplish specific departmental objectives as agreed upon with supervisor.

• Develop menus following each venue’s needs, requirements and requests.
• Actively work with Food Vendor on procurement and production of foods.
• Ensure that adequate supplies are maintained to perform daily tasks.
• Follow ordering procedures and place orders in a timely fashion.
• Ensure food is cooked according to menus, recipes, diet cards and ensure it is ready at the proper time.
• Ensure HACCP standards for preparing, handling, serving, and storing food are followed.
• Prepare food and perform other kitchen duties, as necessary.
• Assess and implement residents’ special nutritional requirements and requests.
• Assist in developing residents’ nutritional Plan of Care.
• Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus and ensure they are following physicians’ orders.
• Complete necessary paperwork, such as…