The Director of Dining Services is responsible for all meals, snacks and beverages served at
the community. The Director is an active member of the leadership team, supervising the
dining services team, and will have the responsibility for all aspects of dining services
ensuring all assigned responsibilities are completed by employees at the appropriate
time/date of service and that the performance of these duties are of a quality that reflects the
best utilization of the dining services team and budget. The Director will be responsible for
some cooking and baking, for ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Responsible for providing meals satisfying to the residents within limitations of the
budget and physical plant.
Has an overall responsibility to see that the production of the menus is as planned
and to has continual awareness of the resident accept of all meals served
Responsible for the enforcement of sanitation standards of the department per dining
services policies and procedures
Responsible for the supervision of Dining Service employees.
Responsible for working with menu vendor and posting menu in advance
Accepts responsibility for resident’s therapeutic diet needs.
Utilizes the Dining Services policies and procedures as the basis for the training, decisions and planning that is completed. Keeps available to the dining service employees for their review and study.
To possess a high standard of sanitation. Having the ability to demonstrate and teach this standard and relate it to good service and safety in the department.
Works with software platforms such as menus, food purchases and meal ordering,
Supports the efforts to provide a farm to table influence per policy.
At least 2 years’ experience in dining services management and cooking experience.
Supervisory experience required.
SafeServ or similar certification and Food Handler Card.
Familiar with food service rules.
Meet the assisted living requirements for criminal history screening
Sincere interest in providing quality and innovative care for seniors
Ability to understand the policies and procedures of the Community including
emergency plans
Follow mandatory reporting requirements and Resident Rights
Ability to work as part of a team