Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,800.00 - $69,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Independence Village Des Moines is a reputable senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional dining and living experiences to its residents. As part of a larger network managed by CommonSail Investment Group, the community has a rich heritage of serving seniors across multiple states with a strong commitment to resident satisfaction and quality care. The community offers a variety of living options, including independent living, enhanced and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, catering to the diverse needs of seniors. With over 37 years of experience, the organization values authentic connections and fosters a culture that empowers both... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Serv-Safe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- three years of cooking or baking experience in a commercial setting or equivalent education and supervisory experience
- demonstrable knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- effective oral and written communication skills
- professional telephone etiquette
- excellent interpersonal skills
- ability to multi-task and prioritize
- ability to work with minimal supervision
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
- team oriented self-starter
- ability to work cooperatively with others
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- previous courses in Culinary Arts strongly preferred or three years of experience with cooking or baking in a commercial setting or a combination of education work and supervisory experience
- current Serv-Safe Manager certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
- demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment with capacity to master company specific software
- effective oral and written communication skills
- professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
- superior communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents families co-workers and leadership staff
- developed organizational skills
- ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
- team oriented self-starter with ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
- promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
- ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Job Duties
- Plan a nutritionally balanced menu based on GFS regional and seasonal menu template
- ensure the menu considers resident preferences
- prepare tasteful meals adhering to food safety standards
- responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
- oversee dining room service including set up service and clean up with high hospitality standards
- order adequate supplies weekly based on menu budget current inventory and storage capabilities
- ensure supplies are routinely inventoried and maintained in all common area kitchenettes
- ensure dining services department meets regulatory requirements
- train all staff who support meal service
- maintain adequate food and supplies for disaster preparedness
- participate in resident move-in process care conferences resident council and food committees as appropriate
- ensure resident special diets are offered and prepared recognizing a residents right to choose
- uphold sanitation schedule for kitchen equipment and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
- work with other departments to coordinate special events
- prepare a work schedule for dining services staff
- ensure adequate staffing to meet community dining needs while adhering to labor budget
- interview and select dining services employees
- conduct performance evaluations provide coaching and issue employee discipline as needed
- inspire and motivate dining services staff through leadership supervision and coaching
- promote positive relationships with residents staff and visitors
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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