Vets2PM

DoD SkillBridge: Dining Director

Vets2PM  •  $26 - $39/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


DoD SkillBridge Internship: Dining Director

SkillBridge Industry Mento

r:

Juniper Communities

SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC

Location: Bensalem, State College, Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Lebanon, or Mount Joy, Pennsylvania


*Perfect opportunity for an E-5 or above*


Applicants must
be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify
for the DoD SkillBridge Program.


To Apply:

Apply to this posting and then g
o to

www.vets2pm.com/skillbridge

and complete the SkillBridge interest form.

About
the company:

Juniper Village is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual whose life we touch so that we may all live fully throughout all seasons of life. We do this by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

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.

Company website:


https://junipercommunities.com/

Desired Military Experience, Backgrounds, and/or Aptitude

  • Culinary Specialists / Food Service Specialists

  • Galley Operations / Supply Chain Management

  • Leading Mess Management Teams

  • Logistics / Inventory Control

  • Operational Leadership in Dining Facilities

Internship Summary

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.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuous high-quality food service through effective oversight and delegation

  • Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance with all health regulations and Juniper policies

  • Manage procurement, inventory, and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies

  • Support food production and meal delivery to meet dietary standards and resident preferences

  • Collaborate with leadership to coordinate dining events and support special occasions

  • Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and staff

  • Supervise, schedule, and evaluate Dining Services staff

  • Assist with training, coaching, and performance management of team members

  • Contribute to a team environment that values respect, teamwork, and hospitality

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required

  • Culinary or food service management education preferred

  • Experience managing high-volume production kitchens with 30+ staff preferred

  • Knowledge of food service equipment and kitchen operations

  • Familiarity with health department guidelines and food safety regulations

  • Understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of older adults

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Compensation Range

:

If hired after the internship the target compensation range is $52K - $78K. This compensation can vary depending on experience level, certifications, and other factors.

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NOTE:

Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is
understood that no single candidate will have equal
expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed.
Successful candidates will possess a compelling
combination of many of them and the self-awareness and
wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the
area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]

Vets2PM Provides:

  • PMP/CAPM Certification Training

  • Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge
    Intern Zoom Meetings.

  • PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn
    optimization, and interview skills course.

  • Other free resources, including an electronic copy
    of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.

Other:

Not all internships include certification
training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include
their own internship-focused training instead. If
selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your
approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you
understand what is included in your internship.
Vets2PM

About Vets2PM

At Vets2PM, we help military Service members, spouses, and veterans become project managers and connect them with companies that need them.

✔ Military Service members, spouses, and veterans → We show you how to translate your military experience into project management, earn certifications like the PMP, CAPM, or ACP to certify that experience, and step confidently into a meaningful, lucrative post-service project management career.

✔ Companies → We provide you certified, experienced, project management job-ready talent through the DOD SkillBridge program, at no cost during their internship, and these professionals are ready to lead from day one.

Here’s what we’ve done so far:

✔ 19,000+ veterans served

✔ 8,000+ trained

✔ 2,000+ hired

We also bring our training directly to installations through our Master Project Leader Program (MPLWorkshop / MPLCourse), a 60-day long program in which we prepare each one with the three most popular project management certifications in the marketplace today; the PMI PMP and ACP and the Scrum.Org PSM, which literally certifies that translated project delivery, i.e., mission execution, experience in the minds of many hiring managers and project executives!

✔ Fort Bliss, TX

✔ Fort Campbell, KY

✔ Virtual

→ Veterans: You already lead teams, manage timelines, and deliver results. We help you turn that into a meaningful, lucrative civilian career in project management.

→ Companies: You need dependable people who can handle complex projects. We train them, certify them, and send them your way.

✔ Certified talent

✔ Real experience

✔ Immediate impact

Start here:

Veterans: https://lnkd.in/eatT9rg

Companies: https://lnkd.in/ebBEi-9V

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Year Founded
2015
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