Dining Director

Juniper Village owns, operates and manages hospitality retirement communities in various regions across the country. The company’s operations are designed and managed to provide the finest quality personal service and exceptional care to foster healthy and independent lives for those who live and work in our communities. The company’s team of experienced committed individuals is deeply committed to achieving the company’s mission and balancing quality in service, program and environment with financial stability and prosperity. Together, we nurture the spirit of life.

Juniper Communities is seeking a Dining Director SkillBridge Intern to assist with leading and managing the operations of a hospitality retirement community’s dining services department. This is a leadership role that blends hospitality, food service management, and resident care.As a Dining Director Intern, you’ll gain valuable experience overseeing food service operations, supervising culinary staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring that meals meet the dietary needs of older adults. You will assist with menu planning, inventory control, vendor coordination, budgeting, and special event dining experiences. This internship is ideal for transitioning service members with backgrounds in logistics, food service management, galley operations, or leading teams in high-volume environments. You will also gain hands-on leadership experience through staff supervision, sanitation compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration. Dining services at Juniper is about creating community and delivering exceptional service every day.