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Traveling Dining Services Director
Overview
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Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Assists with planning, directing, training and coordinating the activities of the food service departments within the assigned division.
Provides information and input to the Corporate Office regarding national food service programs.
Assists Regional Directors, Area Directors, Executive Directors and Dining Service Managers in the following duties : Operating as the DSC at a community, hiring and training appropriate staff, resolving food cost problems, resolving food quality issues, addressing sanitation concerns, improving efficiency of dining services operation, and resolving dining services labor issues.
May be utilized to fill in for DSC’s on PTO or leave.
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.
An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred. A minimum of five years dining services experience with two or more years of supervisory experience in senior housing hospitality required.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Obtain / hold any local, state and / or county required food handling / sanitation licenses and / or certificates. Must be ServSafe Certified.
Registered dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager preferred. Must have a valid driver license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Management / Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.
Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
Ability to address staff, residents and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Ability to understand the dining and nutritional needs of residents and ability to incorporate residents’ desires into the dining services operation.
Extensive knowledge of food preparation and delivery. Knowledgeable of all aspects of food service positions with food and beverage background.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding the safety of food preparation and handling. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of residents to other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Last updated : 2024-05-23
Full Time
$68k-97k (estimate)
05/25/2024
08/17/2024
brookdale.com
BRENTWOOD, TN
15,000 - 50,000
1978
Public
LUCINDA M BAIER
$3B - $5B
Brookdale is the largest operator of senior living facilities in the U.S. offering assisted living, memory care, nursing and retirement care services.
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