Dining Services Director

About the role

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

• Manages the overall operation of the Dining Services Department.
• Assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the 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.
• Responsible for inspiring 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.
• Bring kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general.
• Have a Food Handler’s card or be able to get one.
• Formally trained in food service management or the culinary arts or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts.
• Capable of maintaining full-time attendance.
• Meet all health requirements.
• Good verbal communication and the ability