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Dining Director

Peregrine Senior Living
Cheektowaga, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
Peregrine Senior Living is seeking an experienced and dedicated Dining Director to lead a team of food service professionals

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $62,400–$66,000 annually based on experience

Benefits:

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Aetna Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • Compassionate PTO Donation Program
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PTO Cash-Out Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


Dining Director Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, develop, and schedule all dining staff in accordance with PSL policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Assist in developing the annual Dining Services operating budget.
  • Order and maintain adequate food and departmental supplies in accordance with PSL policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Serve as the liaison for all aspects of Dining Services within the community.
  • Ensure meals are prepared according to approved menus and standardized recipes, are nutritious and appetizing, and are presented in an attractive manner.


Dining Director Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of food service and staff management experience.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality meals while maintaining presentation standards and controlling costs.
  • Experience owning a schedule of full time, part time, and per diem employees
  • Associate degree (or equivalent two-year degree) in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Food Service Administration, or a related field preferred.


Company Overview

Peregrine Senior Living is recognized for its innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for older adults. Joining Peregrine means becoming part of a leader in memory care programming—one that has helped establish today's standards and continues to shape the future of senior care. Join our team and help us provide exceptional care and enrich the lives of those we serve.

Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga, located in Cheektowaga, New York, just outside of Buffalo, is a leading provider of senior memory care and is committed to delivering exceptional care, support, and supervision to its residents.

Peregrine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes all employment decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Salary : $62,400 - $66,000

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