Director of Dining Services

About the role

We are seeking an individual who can lead and manage the dining services operations at our community. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of dining services, from purchasing to serving, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce Company Dining Policy and Procedures
• Purchase all dining food and non-food items ensuring 95% DSSI ordering compliance
• Balance and maintain budgets for raw food and supplies
• Utilize company standard recipes for food production
• Ensure food is served at proper temperatures and portion sizes for food safety and palatability
• Offer residents choice, dignity, and independence in dining according to our hospitality and customer service policy
• Develop and implement operating and cleaning instructions/procedures for the department
• Conduct Pre-meal Dining Stand-Up with service staff to review daily menu details
• Adhere to company and local, state, and county health department regulations
• Ensure dining areas are clean and safely operating, complete monthly Self Sanitation audits
• Interview, manage, train, hire, discipline, and terminate dining staff personnel as needed
• Schedule food service personnel to comply with labor budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous Food Service experience
• Management experience is preferred but not required
• Required certifications: Serv Safe or equivalent local, county, or state certifications
• Ability to switch tasks quickly and often
• Positive and professional attitude
• Good at giving clear direction in a respectful manner
• Takes pride in the quality and presentation of food prepared
• Effective communication skills with various personalities

Benefits

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term and long-term disability, and paid time off. Additionally, all Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, which allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle also requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We celebrate and support differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, and background. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.