Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $52,200.00 - $86,300.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a specialized community dining service provider dedicated to delivering high-quality meal experiences tailored to meet the needs of seniors. Operating with a deep commitment to integrity, compassion, and respect, the company aims to support the dignity and well-being of its residents through excellent food service operations. This organization is focused on delivering meals that not only meet nutritional standards but also accommodate individual preferences and promote a warm, inviting environment.
This company maintains a professional and friendly workforce motivated to provide outstanding customer service. The team philosophy centers on creating a positive experience for every customer by greeting with smiles, acknowledgement, and appreciation, ensuring every dining interaction reflects a commitment to care and quality. The organization's emphasis on compliance with state sanitation codes and adherence to safety protocols guarantees a clean and hygienic setting for meal preparation and service, fostering trust and confidence among residents and guests.
The available position is for the Director of Dining Services, a full-time exempt salaried role vital in overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen and dining services within the community. This leadership role is responsible for managing all food service personnel, promoting adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and ensuring a motivated, customer-friendly team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and secondarily to the Regional Food and Beverage Director, the Director of Dining Services assumes a pivotal role in the strategic and day-to-day management of food service activities.
Key responsibilities include supervising meal preparation and service according to established standards and portion control guidelines, assisting with the hiring and training of staff, scheduling shifts to ensure full coverage, and conducting performance evaluations. The role also encompasses inventory management, ensuring sufficient supplies while maintaining food service costs within budget guidelines. Maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, accommodating resident food preferences, and handling incident reports related to abuse or other concerns are also integral parts of the role.
The ideal candidate for this position enjoys working with seniors and possesses at least one year of supervisory experience in a restaurant or equivalent setting, complemented by knowledge of restaurant-style service, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the capacity to foster a harmonious team environment. This position demands a professional appearance, a proactive attitude, and a strong sense of urgency in delivering exceptional dining services to residents and guests. Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching, reflecting the active nature of the role.
In summary, this opportunity is suited for a dedicated food service leader seeking to make a meaningful impact on a senior community by ensuring high standards of dining operations, staff management, and customer satisfaction, all within a supportive and respectful work atmosphere.
This company maintains a professional and friendly workforce motivated to provide outstanding customer service. The team philosophy centers on creating a positive experience for every customer by greeting with smiles, acknowledgement, and appreciation, ensuring every dining interaction reflects a commitment to care and quality. The organization's emphasis on compliance with state sanitation codes and adherence to safety protocols guarantees a clean and hygienic setting for meal preparation and service, fostering trust and confidence among residents and guests.
The available position is for the Director of Dining Services, a full-time exempt salaried role vital in overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen and dining services within the community. This leadership role is responsible for managing all food service personnel, promoting adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and ensuring a motivated, customer-friendly team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and secondarily to the Regional Food and Beverage Director, the Director of Dining Services assumes a pivotal role in the strategic and day-to-day management of food service activities.
Key responsibilities include supervising meal preparation and service according to established standards and portion control guidelines, assisting with the hiring and training of staff, scheduling shifts to ensure full coverage, and conducting performance evaluations. The role also encompasses inventory management, ensuring sufficient supplies while maintaining food service costs within budget guidelines. Maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, accommodating resident food preferences, and handling incident reports related to abuse or other concerns are also integral parts of the role.
The ideal candidate for this position enjoys working with seniors and possesses at least one year of supervisory experience in a restaurant or equivalent setting, complemented by knowledge of restaurant-style service, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the capacity to foster a harmonious team environment. This position demands a professional appearance, a proactive attitude, and a strong sense of urgency in delivering exceptional dining services to residents and guests. Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching, reflecting the active nature of the role.
In summary, this opportunity is suited for a dedicated food service leader seeking to make a meaningful impact on a senior community by ensuring high standards of dining operations, staff management, and customer satisfaction, all within a supportive and respectful work atmosphere.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Some college education preferred
- At least one year of management and supervisory experience in a restaurant setting or equivalent experience and education
- Free of communicable disease
- Able to physically and mentally perform tasks
- Criminal record clearance
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- General understanding of the needs of seniors
- Willingness to learn
Job Qualifications
- Enjoys working with and relates well to seniors
- At least one year of management and supervisory experience in a restaurant setting or equivalent experience and education
- Knowledge of restaurant style service as related to meal service and timing
- Possesses a sense of urgency in resident and guest service
- Ability to create a harmonious and team-oriented working environment
- Highly organized in day-to-day operations in the food service department
- Possesses good communication and people skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
- Professional appearance and attitude
Job Duties
- Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that serves with integrity and compassion while promoting dignity and respect
- Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions and alternatives
- Assists with hiring, training, and supervision of other food service employees
- Schedules all food service staff ensuring coverage for all shifts
- Conducts performance evaluations for all food service staff with assistance from the Executive Director as needed
- Ensures the kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and assures compliance with the State sanitation code
- Inventories and orders food products and supplies regularly to maintain adequate supply
- Ensures resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
- Ensures food service costs are maintained within established budgetary guidelines
- Assures resident food preferences are met
- Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the Executive Director or appropriate agency
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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