Director of Dining Services/Chef

We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.

About the role

In this role you will oversee and control day-to-day operations of all dining services at the community, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow Company Dining Policy and Procedures and ensure all department personnel are compliant.
• Purchase all dining food and non-food items, achieving 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 temperature and portion sizes according to food safety and palatability policies.
• Ensure residents’ prescribed diets are offered when applicable.
• Drive high satisfaction by offering residents choice, dignity, and independence in dining.
• Develop and implement operating and cleaning instructions/procedures for the department.
• Perform pre-meal dining stand-up with service staff to review daily menu details.
• Adhere to all company and local, state, and county health department regulations; act as the community’s dietary representative for inspections and ensure compliance.
• Ensure all dining areas are clean and safely operating; complete monthly self-sanitation audits.
• Interview, manage, train, hire, discipline, and terminate dining staff as needed.
• Oversee scheduling of food service personnel to maintain compliance with labor budget.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous food service experience required.
• Management experience is a plus but not required.
• ServSafe and/or other required local, county, or state certifications.
• Ability to switch tasks quickly and often.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills.
• Pride in food quality, presentation, and kitchen/dining cleanliness.
• Patience and ability to communicate effectively with diverse personalities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Access to DailyPay, allowing you to access earned but unpaid wages before payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.