Food Service Director - Temporary

Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider that has proudly served older adults for over 50 years. With dozens of communities throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great place to join and build a solid career with. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, Eskaton employees have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Position Summary:

The Food Service Director is responsible for supervising the food service staff. The responsibilities for this position include: budgetary compliance, quality assurance, Menu management, department management, overseeing service of meals to residents, food preparation, providing consultation concerning the activities of the food service department in order to provide service as per professional and legal standards, staffing, scheduling and job assignments.

The starting salary for this temporary position ranges from $64,480 to $77,376 annually.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Provides assessment of the food services department in order to outline the community needs and establish priorities.

• Directly supervises the food service employees

• Must be competent in the preparation, cooking, and serving of general and therapeutic diet meals for residents.

• Ensures quality of food items ordered and served.

• Recruits, hires, orients and trains employees which includes: on-the-job training, ongoing in service education, adherence to policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations.

• Carries out the approved menu cycle, making the proper adjustments and communication when necessary.

• Orders supplies, maintains an appropriate inventory, and ensures proper storage of foods and kitchen supplies.

• Maintains standards of safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the food services department.

• Designs, develops, and implements food service policies and procedures. Provides preventive maintenance programs and budgetary guidelines for the department.

• Reviews inspection and consultant reports. Recommends intervention and follow-up when appropriate.

Qualifications

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Food Service Management Degree or Commensurate work experience.

Training and Experience:
A minimum of three years work experience supervising food service operations. Serve Safe certification required.

Job Knowledge:
Ability to understand and work harmoniously with residents, staff and healthcare professionals. Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards. Computer proficiency is strongly recommended.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Licenses & Certifications

• Serve Safe