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Dining Services Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401k
Fulltime benefits
Part-time Benefits
Training
Development
Career laddering
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Harmony at Roanoke is a well-established senior living community located in Roanoke, Virginia, dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to its residents. This community is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where seniors can thrive with dignity and respect. Harmony at Roanoke focuses on holistic care and emphasizes the importance of nutrition, well-being, and social engagement for its residents. The community offers a range of assisted living services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring comfort and a high quality of life in a safe setting. Engaging activities, compassionate staff, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Possess a Food Service Manager Certificate or meet all regulatory requirements to hold such a position
  • Have working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation, and serving food in a food service environment, preferably senior care
  • High school graduate
  • Experience in dining services with management or leadership duties
  • ServSafe certified
  • Strong customer service skills with effective communication abilities
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
  • Good leadership and supervisory skills
  • Understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the day
  • Able to lift 50 lbs regularly and carry heavy objects up to 20 feet
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Maintain a neat and clean public appearance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food Service Manager Certificate or equivalent regulatory certification
  • ServSafe certification
  • Proven management and leadership experience in dining services, preferably in senior care
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Knowledge of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
  • Ability to train and develop staff
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service

Job Duties

  • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
  • Maintains knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations pertaining to city/county and state codes
  • Directs and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, associates, and guests
  • Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies
  • Prepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents and ensures food is prepared and served according to sanitation standards
  • Ensures meals are served on schedule with no more than a 14-hour span between the evening meal and breakfast
  • Provides an evening snack of nutritional value to residents who desire it
  • Maintains copies of menus as served for at least three months
  • Ensures food service areas and equipment meet sanitation requirements set by federal, state, and local health regulations
  • Orders all raw food, supplies, and equipment through approved vendors and maintains accurate inventory
  • Maintains quality standards and stays within budget for food, supplies, and labor hours
  • Manages food service department according to personnel policies
  • Controls food portions served and monitors consumption
  • Prepares and posts menus in the kitchen
  • Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment
  • Attends all required staff meetings and in-services
  • Meets and visits with all new residents within four days of move-in
  • Familiarizes with each resident's specific dietary requests and changes
  • Provides excellent customer service to residents, visitors, and staff
  • Follows confidentiality policies regarding resident information
  • Recognizes special dietary needs in Harmony Square and trains staff accordingly
  • Conducts monthly food committee meetings with resident representatives
  • Plans, organizes, assists, and supervises dining services for marketing functions
  • Sets up and conducts in-service training for dining services staff
  • May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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