Dining Services Director

About the role

DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation! We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operation of the Dining Services Department.
• Maintain a positive physical and social environment for residents.
• Responsible for menu development, cooking, ordering food and supplies, managing a budget, and maintaining inventory control.
• Create menus in partnership with the Culinary Specialist and your team.
• Inspire your team by modeling collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrate kindness and empathy for the elders you and your team serve.
• Work with the marketing, nursing, and Life Enrichment teams to showcase your work, determine food preferences, and for internal and external events where food is served.
• Supervise, assign duties, and direct the Dining Services team (Cooks, Servers, Assistants, etc.).
• Interview, make hiring decisions, and orient new team members.
• Ensure that safety and sanitation policies are implemented.

Requirements

• At least one-year supervisory experience.
• Kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general.
• Food Handler’s card or ability to obtain one.
• Formal training in food service management or the culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• Capable of maintaining full-time attendance.
• Meet all health requirements.
• Good verbal communication and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members: Medical, Dental, Vision