Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Sonida Senior Living team at The Waterford at Mesquite!

The Waterford at Mesquite, a premier retirement community in Mesquite, Texas, provides quality care to residents in an INDEPENDENT LIVING community. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for Dietary Director position today.

Working at The Waterford at Mesquite truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Dietary Director to join our team!

[Dietary Director] Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include preparation, presentation and efficient meal service delivery
• Conducts inventory, purchasing, storing and preparation of food according to the provided menus and regulations
• Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to assure compliance with governmental regulations
• Provide leadership and supervision of dietary staff employees such as wait staff, dietary assistants, cooks, dishwasher, etc., including hiring, evaluating and recommending pay raises of supervised Community Team Members
• Plans and administers departmental budget, including staffing levels
• Plans and directs regular schedule of work activities and assignments to assure effective food service.
• Establishes and maintains records/receipts regarding dietary operations. Submits purchase invoices and receipts to the appropriate staff for processing to include coding as requested
• With consultant dietician, develops, establishes and maintains nutritional service plans for residents, as needed
• Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verifies orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensures that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Supervises food service functions

Ideal candidate will:

• One to two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
• Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
• Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
• Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas

Perks of joining our team:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
• 401k retirement savings plan*
• Paid time off*
• Company paid training for career advancement**

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

**Eligibility based on location.