DS Supervisor/Coordinator

Avista Senior Living, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a prestigious assisted living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality of life for its residents. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, Avista Senior Living emphasizes both comfort and dignity, ensuring residents not only receive the care they need but also engage in meaningful activities and enjoy enriching social interactions. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of their operations, from the personalized care plans to the professional and compassionate staff. The community prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where residents feel safe, valued, and at home. Avista Senior Living offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, and specialized support for aging adults who seek independence with assistance as needed. They are recognized for their high standards in resident satisfaction and quality services, which are continuously enhanced through staff training and innovative care approaches.

The role of Dining Services Coordinator at Avista Senior Living is a critical position responsible for overseeing the entire dining experience of residents, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious and delicious but also delivered with outstanding customer service. This full-time role involves managing food supplies, scheduling, and directing kitchen staff as well as coordinating dining room operations to meet health, safety, and quality standards. A key focus is maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations alongside Avista’s own Five Star policies. The coordinator’s duties extend beyond operational management to include staff training on proper etiquette and professionalism, ensuring every dining interaction reflects respect and care towards the residents. The coordinator actively engages with residents to gauge satisfaction and make improvements, thereby directly impacting their daily quality of life. Responsibilities also include supervising cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas, tracking resident attendance for safety purposes, and contributing to community marketing efforts through positive representation. The position requires a candidate with excellent leadership skills, a passion for service excellence, and solid experience in managing food service operations, preferably within assisted living or hospitality industries. Avista Senior Living offers a competitive pay scale with a bonus structure, comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, sick leave, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and respectful work culture.