Vista Winds Independent LivingVerified Source

Dining Room Lead, Senior Dining & Care Operations

31K–31K
Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Owns dining room operations at Vista Winds Independent Living for seniors, leading waitstaff and ensuring quality meals in a community setting. Manages dining room flow, food presentation, and resident satisfaction at scale across shifts. Works onsite with a collaborative team to maintain safety, accuracy, and compliance with residents’ rights. This role stands out by balancing hospitality with senior care in a hands-on leadership position.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Lead dining room operations and oversee waitstaff scheduling
  • 2Take resident orders and serve meals with attention to presentation and taste
  • 3Bus tables and maintain cleanliness of dining area and equipment
  • 4Assist in meal preparation and food prep as needed
  • 5Ensure compliance with residents’ rights and in-service training requirements
  • 6Attend training sessions and support in-service learning
  • 7Collaborate with dining room manager to optimize service flow
  • 8Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety across shifts
  • 9Support in daily cash handling and POS transactions as needed
  • 10Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements6

  • 1Food Handler`s Card Required
  • 2Food Handler Certification (Required)
  • 3Casual dining experience 1 year (Required)
  • 4Senior care experience 1 year (Preferred)
  • 5Restaurant management 1 year (Preferred)
  • 6Ability to commute to Peoria, AZ 85383 (Required)

Salary Insight

$31k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

food safetycustomer serviceteam supervisionmeal servicehospitality
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