Dining Services Coordinator

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services.
• Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
• Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs.
• Prepares food (including sauces, cold foods, fish, soups and stocks, meats, vegetables, eggs and other food items) according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Works closely with divisional dining services specialist and consults with dietitian when necessary to ensure meals meet the nutritional requirements of the residents.
• Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are prepared according to company standards.
• Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.
• Presents dining services education program to dining services and other staff as needed.
• Ensures safe work procedures are developed and followed, to include those relating to employee injuries, prevention, and infection control.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in resident's medical records.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents.
• Maintains a continuous quality improvement program and ensures appropriate follow-up occurs.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in the dining services department.
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; two to four years experience in commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience leading the work of others is preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Using hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climbing or balancing
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Talking or hearing
• Tasting or smelling
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires travel: occasionally

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be: Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families. Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members. Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings. Industry leader in clinical care. Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional. Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.