Health Center Dining Manager

 Position Title: Health Center Dining Manager - Upper St. Clair, PA 

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases 

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Lunch and dinner oversight with some weekends (this is not a 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. schedule)

• Team Leadership: Manage a team of 7–8 dining associates

• Experience Preferred: Knowledge of tray line service, therapeutic and modified diets (mechanical, dysphagia, puréed, etc.), and dining room etiquette

• Certifications: CDM not required but considered an asset; ServSafe preferred

• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and a hands-on management style with a focus on sanitation and service excellence

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry-leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity, and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts, and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients nationwide. Our restaurants, cafés, and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That’s why we believe using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends keeps us innovative, and giving team members the right tools helps them perform their best. Come join our award-winning team!

About the Role & Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an energetic, hands-on Health Center Dining Manager to lead dining services within a senior living healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and motivator—someone who leads by example, builds trust with their team, and takes pride in creating memorable dining experiences for residents. You’ll oversee day-to-day meal service for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living areas, ensuring every plate meets our standards of quality, safety, and genuine hospitality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and find fulfillment in making a daily difference for residents, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with Unidine.

Summary:
As a Health Center Dining Manager, you will lead a team of dining professionals in delivering exceptional meal service for residents within a senior living healthcare environment. This role oversees daily dining operations in a seated service setting and supports special functions. You’ll collaborate closely with culinary and clinical partners to ensure meals meet both quality and dietary standards, while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. You will also assist with department planning, budgeting, and staff development to uphold Unidine’s standards of hospitality and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily dining operations for a moderate- to high-volume healthcare or senior living community.

• Leads and mentors a team of 7–8 associates, fostering engagement, accountability, and exceptional service.

• Interacts with residents, families, and guests, resolving concerns promptly and professionally.

• Partners with culinary leadership to plan menus and deliver top-quality food that meets dietary and regulatory requirements.

• Ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards; maintains readiness for health inspections.

• Supports budget and cost control processes, including labor and food cost management.

• Assists with implementing new dining programs and initiatives in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.

• Contributes to quality improvement efforts and ongoing training to enhance service consistency.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality.

• Experience with tray line service, modified diets (mechanical, puréed, diabetic, low-sodium), and dining room etiquette.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

• Knowledge of food production, sanitation, and cost control best practices.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiar with ordering, inventory, or scheduling systems.

• ServSafe Certification preferred.

• CDM certification not required but considered an asset.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Apply to Unidine today!

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA 

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Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1472710

Unidine 

Nicholas Henderson 

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