Overview

Elderwood at Hamburg has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Dining Services!

Director of Dining Services - Position Overview:

• Oversees all aspects of the Dining Services Department.
• Organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises department operations, functions and personnel
• Leads the department, is responsible for its budget and providing superior service to residents.
• Ensures regulations, procedures and company guidelines are followed and practiced by all staff.

Skills/Competencies:

• Dynamic leadership and training skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• High level of cleanliness and hygiene practices
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional time management, prioritization and ability to meet deadlines
• Efficient use of resources, supplies, ingredients, etc. to minimize waste
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability

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Employee Perks!

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Quiet suburban neighborhood

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the dining service department including the kitchen, dish room, food storage areas, and dining rooms.
• Adheres to state regulations, current best practices, policies, and procedures for food preparation and meal service.
• Works with Director of Nutritional Services on menus and recipe development.
• Maintains department food and non-food item inventory consistent with budgetary confines.
• Adheres to purchasing practices set forth by the Director of Purchasing and Nutritional Services Director.
• Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to food service.
• Attends, leads, and actively participates in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.
• Performs job functions of each department position when necessary.
• Regularly interacts and communicates with residents/family members regarding meal service.
• Maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations of the State Department of Health code and rules and regulations regarding meal service in the post-acute care setting.
• Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and service of food in accordance with State rules and regulations.
• Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic and/or Food Service students and interns.
• Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
• Evaluates the performance of all Dining Services staff members.
• Support and abide by Elderwood’s and affiliate’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Must abide by Elderwood’s and its affiliated businesses code of conduct, corporate compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

From

USD $22.40/Hr.

Up to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Food Service Management (or Hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management) from an accredited institution of higher learning, OR Certified Dietary Manager, OR Certified Food Service Manager.
• Three years supervisory experience required.
• At least one year experience in a health care setting required.
• Working knowledge of CMS and DOH regulations as they relate to food service.
• Experience with the QIS survey process preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge in nutritional software programs preferred.
• Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.