Job description

Director of Dining Services

Are you a leader in a commercial kitchen, looking for a new opportunity? Our facility is hiring a Director of Dining Services—a position where you can let your leadership and creativity shine!

Experience as a senior living food service director a Must Have.

Certified Dietary Manager Certificate a Must Have.

Have you completed a Dietary Director program.

Starting at $65,000 based on experience.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

As the Director of Dining Services, * you are responsible for overall management of the dining services department team and operations. This position works to create a positive, professional, and successful dining experience. You are considered a leader in the community and collaborate regularly with our facility’s Executive Director and management company. You are comfortable working closely and congenially with kitchen staff, caregivers, seniors, visitors, and suppliers. * Your dedication to cleanliness, food safety, nutrition, and organization positively impacts our community thanks to the diverse knowledge and relational skills you bring with you. Three times a day, we feed upwards of 150 people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of direct supervision and management experience with food service delivery, presentation & staff supervision—this includes managing food orders, overseeing a budget, working with established menus and special diets that are portion controlled and associated with an order guide. A history of progressive experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Currently holds (or will obtain) any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and certifications.
• Experience and/or training in nutrition, food preparation, safe food handling techniques and food service management.
• Customer service experience/skills with ability to problem solve.
• Maintaining a clean, well-run kitchen is your specialty/necessity.
• You are excited by the opportunity to serve seniors in our community!

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE JOB:

• Hiring, training and managing all supervisory staff for the kitchen and dining room services.
• Ensures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment and provides a caring and pleasurable dining experience for the residents.
• Consults with chefs and dieticians to maintain nutritious menus and prepare special diets.
• Assesses and determines the desires and preferences of the residents regarding food selection and presentation through surveys and daily contact with residents.
• An understanding of the dietary needs of residents, preparing special diets. Coordinating with dieticians, nursing staff, and care associates ensures proper selection, preparation, and delivery of meals. Develops and complies to department budget.
• Approves and places food orders with vendors and ensures and manages inventory to meet demand while minimizing cost and waste.
• Routinely monitors budget and recommends changes as needed to maintain dining quality and resident satisfaction.
• Works within the confines of an established menu and ordering system.
• Additional managerial tasks that are not currently listed.

(Note: All applicants must pass employment and drug tests upon hire. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Certified Dietary Manager (Required)
• Dietary Director Program (Required)

Work Location: In person

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