POSITION TITLE:

Dining Services Director

FLSA STATUS:

Salary/Exempt

JOB CODE:

EP034

APPROVED BY:

Executive Director

DEPARTMENT:

Dietary

CREATED DATE:

04/2021

SUPERVISOR TITLE:

Executive Director or Designee

REVISED DATE:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dining Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Dining Services Department. Provides residents and visitors with the

best experience in hospitality and nutritious meals, in accordance with all laws, regulations and Pegasus Senior Living standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepares food items and serves food to Residents within scheduled time frame.
• Responsible for ensuring scratch cooking with any pre-made items by approval only.
• May be required to act as lead Chef up to 3 days per week.
• Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made.
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room.
• Assures compliance with state sanitation code.
• Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verifies orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensures that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Supervises food service functions.
• Maintains quality of food services, quantity prepared and sanitation of food preparation area.
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe working environment.
• Assures that Resident food needs and preferences are known.
• Assures staff, Resident and guest meals are accounted for daily.
• Maintains meal service records as required.
• Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Avoids loss, breakages and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, worker safety and other emergency procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A passion for helping seniors
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a minimum of at least five years of related experience in a related position, or as a chef, or in another related culinary role
• Must be able to operate standard food production equipment
• Must have solid pc skills and be familiar with several Microsoft Office Suite software programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, etc.), and other office equipment (e.g. scanners, copiers, and fax machines)
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction and multiplication) in support of financial responsibilities, budget, and personnel actions
• Excellent communication skills are required including the ability to speak, write and read English
• Must be able to explain and communicate information to a wide audience and at different levels of understanding, both in writing and verbally
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, and to remain calm during stressful or emergency situations
• Must always be able to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guest

WORKING CoNO1r1ONs: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Associate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, aid in resident transfers, walk/stand 80% or more of shifts, and respond to all resident and emergency needs quickly, with or without reasonable accommodation.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.

Associates may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.

Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MOS Manual.

Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential tu nctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 190 pounds with assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350 lb. (wheelchair). The employee may occasionally be required to lift greater than 190 pounds with the assistance of additional staff and/or a mechanical lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position orto require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: DATE:

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: DATE:

PSLis an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PSL.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person