Director of Dining Services

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment for all employees and residents at the community.

This position is to provide local leadership and strategic direction. To oversee and control day to day operations of all dining services operations at the community, by maintaining Company standards and meeting financial expectations of the department. This position reports to the Executive Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions.

Essential Functions:

• Follow Company Dining Policy and Procedures according to the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual. Ensure that all department personnel are following the Personal Hygiene Policy.
• Responsible for the purchasing of all dining food and nonfood items and ensure all food purchases for the department achieve 95% DSSI ordering compliance. Know and maintain budgets for raw food and supplies.
• Utilize SLC standard production sheets and standard recipes when completing food production according to the food production sheets policy. Use Menu Tool according to the menu tool policy. Food should be served at proper temperature to ensure food safety and palatability according to our food temperature policy. Ensure portions sizes are served correctly according to our Standard Portions related policy.
• In any licensed community residents’ Prescribed Diets are offered according to therapeutic diets policy.
• Drive high resident satisfaction by offering our residents choice, dignity and independence in dining according to our hospitality and customer service policy.
• Ensure all Dietary Department personnel follow safety precautions to prevent accidents in food preparation according to our accident prevention in food preparation and prevention of back injury policy.
• Ensure operating instructions are available and cleaning procedures are developed for all Dietary Department equipment according to our Operation and Sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Maintain a presence and involvement in Strategic Community Meetings (Resident Food Committee, Event Planning, Management Meetings) as directed by the Executive Director or Regional Support Team. Perform Pre-meal Dining Stand-Up with service staff to review daily menu details.
• Know and adhere to all company and the local, state, and county health departments regulations and acts as the community’s dietary representative for any health department or other required inspections; assure compliance, follow-up to assure any deficiencies are immediately corrected.
• Ensure all dining areas are clean and safely operating, completes monthly Self Sanitation audit according to the sanitation audit tool and operation and sanitation policies.
• Conduct employee interviews, orientation and training according to our employee training policy. Hire, discipline, and terminate departmental employees in accordance with Company human resources policy. Assure that all department training standards through regulatory training and/or other necessary training modules are met and up to date. Oversee the scheduling of all food service personnel to maintain compliance with labor budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree Area of Study: Culinary Arts/Hospitality Years of Experience: Mid-level (3-5 years) Type of Experience: Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Special Certifications: SERV-SAFE Certified or equivalent. Obtain/hold any required local, state, and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates Language Skills: Read, write, speak and understand English language Technical Competencies: Entry-level proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word Skills and Ability: • Basic to advanced cooking and preparation of meal items. • Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements. • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. • Ability to handle multiple projects. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interact with a multitude of various personalities and adjust accordingly. Information Systems: Capable in understanding systems – ADP, DSSI, Personal Attributes: Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards all residents, guests, and co-workers Other/Preferred: • Adheres to all policies and procedures of Company. • Adheres to all directives, policies and procedures of the local community. • Strives to maintain a safe working environment though prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment or inventory, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all employees because of our commitment to the health and safety of our residents, their family members, and all of our team members. Accommodations and state exclusions may apply.