Assistant Director of Dining Services

Salary: $26.00 to $33.80/hour

About the role

Oversees, organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the dining service department including the kitchen, dish room, food storage areas, and dining rooms.
• Adheres to state regulations, current best practices, policies, and procedures for food preparation and meal service.
• Works with Director of Nutritional Services on menus and recipe development.
• Maintains department food and non-food item inventory consistent with budgetary confines.
• Adheres to purchasing practices set forth by the Director of Purchasing and Nutritional Services Director.
• Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to food service.
• Attends, leads, and actively participates in resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.
• Performs job functions of each department position when necessary.
• Regularly interacts and communicates with residents/family members regarding meal service.
• Maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations of the State Department of Health code and rules and regulations regarding meal service in the post-acute care setting.
• Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and service of food in accordance with State rules and regulations.
• Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic and/or Food Service students and interns.
• Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
• Evaluates the performance of all Dining Services staff members.
• Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Displays highest levels of cleanliness and safety
• Leads by example and displays effective leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in teams
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Helpful and supportive to staff and residents