DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

ABOUT US:

Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

This "Working Chef Director position" maintains efficient operation of the dietary department, directs, coordinates and supervises all staff and ensures adequate follow through of their duties.

REPORTS TO:Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans and directs food preparation and culinary activities
• Prepares food required for meal times and catered events
• Responsible for daily operations of the kitchen
• Modifies menus and create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor cots
• Provides leadership to kitchen employees, including selection, coaching, and training
• Reviews policies and procedures periodically and makes suggestions for changes as necessary
• Ensures department compliance with federal, state and local standards
• Maintains a current record of staffing levels, job tasks, menus and any other documentation as required. Ensures that this information is available for reference when necessary
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all work areas in the dietary department
• Participates in staff training for all personnel
• Ensures that legible weekly and daily menus are available to residents and the public. Attends and participates in Dining Services and Resident meetings. Actively maintains documentation of suggested changes and addresses them as appropriate. Communicates actions taken to the appropriate parties.
• Prepares a proposed annual budget for approval by the manager. Responsible to monitor and adhere to the budget as directed by the manager.
• Maintains working relationship with state department of health and other agencies in the community. Coordinates with their services through working and transfer agreements.
• Participates in community activities. Represents facility at meetings as requested by the manager.
• Reviews the physical environment and operation of the Dining Services department on a regular basis. Ensures appropriate use and up keep of any equipment and directs repair and replacement of faulty equipment when necessary.
• Monitors and documents freezer, refrigerator, food and water temperatures. Keeps documentation on file for reference when necessary.
• Participates in all QA studies. Accumulates data and provides written evaluation of QA results.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of experience of Dining Services management or the delivery of food services.
• Experience in a supervisory position is desirable, but not required.
• Needs to have knowledge of food handling operations and ability to create nutritional menu that addresses special diets.
• Knowledge of public relations desirable.
• Must have knowledge of Personnel Administration, Federal and State regulations.
• Must possess the ability to interpret financial statements and keep abreast with the changes in the Assisted Living Facility industry.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Serve Safe Certification or State approved safe food handling certification
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,613.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Memory care: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55109 (Required)

Work Location: In person