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Food Service Director

Morning Pointe Senior Living
Ooltewah, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

Do you have a passion for great meals, excellent service, and genuine care? Then we want you! Morning Pointe Senior living is an award-winning organization seeking to expand our management team. We are looking for leaders who can form genuine connection with our residents and team members alike while demonstrating excellence through “shoulder to shoulder” leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

The FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR position is accountable for all aspects of daily operations of the Kitchen and Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests. This role oversees a small kitchen staff, dining assistants, meal service periods, and food quality to ultimately produce an outstanding resident dining experience.

Expectations:

  • Passion for quality food and consistently executes a high level of service
  • Develops their team and has a mindset of continuous training
  • Ensures that all meals are prepared and executed in a safe and sanitary environment
  • Actively seeks to develop positive relationships with our community residents and families
  • Keeps their composure and remains calm under stress
  • Maintains a professional appearance and leads their staff do the same

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of foodservice management including menu planning, preparation and service, sanitation, physical plant, and resident services.
  • Possess basic technical culinary knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of dining room administrative functions in a retirement community.
  • Ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
  • Ability to be creative and flexible in executing multi-faceted problem-solving.
  • Ability to plan, direct, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of others.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work and calculate FTEs.
  • Ability to use excellent time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to use Word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the Internet.
  • Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control, and sanitation procedures.
  • Ability to respond constructively to changes and/or problems encountered in the work environment.
  • Ability to understand and apply training and in-service education and work to increase job-related knowledge.
  • Ability to work variable hours and days.

Benefits:

  • 401k with company match
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
  • Free Telehealth (Textcare and Teladoc)
  • Staff Meals and Free Uniform Program
  • Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • On Demand Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Career Development Program
  • Verizon Wireless Group Discount

Education and Experience:

  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in restaurant or retirement food service.
  • 2 years of supervisory skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend Management Rotation


Experience:

  • Supervising: 2 year (Required)
  • Restaurant: 2 year (Required)


License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)


Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Weekends as needed


Work Location: In person


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