Dining Services Director

STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Dining Services Director supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working order. The DSD receives consultation from a Registered Dietician.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Policy/Procedures/Administration:

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
• Must maintain a knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations pertaining to city/county and state codes
• Directs and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, employees, and guests
• Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies
• Prepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents. Ensures the menus are followed and food is prepared and served in accordance with proper sanitation procedures and standards
• Ensures that meals are served on schedule and that there is no more than a fourteen (14) hour span between the end of the evening meal and the beginning of breakfast
• Ensures an evening snack of nutritional value is available to residents who desire the same
• Maintains copies of menus, as served for at least three (3) months
• Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state and local health regulations and meets the community standards
• Orders all raw food, supplies and equipment through approved vendors and keeps an accurate inventory
• Able to maintain quality standards and stay within budget for food, supplies, and labor hours
• Understands personnel policies and manages the food service department accordingly
• Controls food portions served and observes amounts consumed
• Prepares and posts menus in the kitchen
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment with the assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-services
• Performs all duties as assigned