DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for all meals, snacks and beverages served at

the community. The Director is an active member of the leadership team, supervising the

dining services team, and will have the responsibility for all aspects of dining services

ensuring all assigned responsibilities are completed by employees at the appropriate

time/date of service and that the performance of these duties are of a quality that reflects the

best utilization of the dining services team and budget. The Director will be responsible for

some cooking and baking, for ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Responsible for providing meals satisfying to the residents within limitations of the

budget and physical plant.

Has an overall responsibility to see that the production of the menus is as planned

and to has continual awareness of the resident accept of all meals served

Responsible for the enforcement of sanitation standards of the department per dining

services policies and procedures

Responsible for the supervision of Dining Service employees.

Responsible for working with menu vendor and posting menu in advance

Accepts responsibility for resident’s therapeutic diet needs.

Utilizes the Dining Services policies and procedures as the basis for the training, decisions and planning that is completed. Keeps available to the dining service employees for their review and study.

To possess a high standard of sanitation. Having the ability to demonstrate and teach this standard and relate it to good service and safety in the department.

Works with software platforms such as menus, food purchases and meal ordering,

Supports the efforts to provide a farm to table influence per policy.

At least 2 years’ experience in dining services management and cooking experience.

Supervisory experience required.

SafeServ or similar certification and Food Handler Card.

Familiar with food service rules.

Meet the assisted living requirements for criminal history screening

Sincere interest in providing quality and innovative care for seniors

Ability to understand the policies and procedures of the Community including

emergency plans

Follow mandatory reporting requirements and Resident Rights

Ability to work as part of a team