Dining Services Director for Assisted Living-Huntsville

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, assuringneeded 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 preparationarea.
•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 themappropriately.
•Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates themappropriately.
•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 asa 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 softwareprograms (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 andmultiplication) in support of financial responsibilities, budget, and personnel actions
•Excellent communication skills are required including the ability to speak, write and readEnglish
•Must be able to explain and communicate information to a wide audience and at differentlevels of understanding, both in writing and verbally
•Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, and to remaincalm during stressful or emergency situations
•Must always be able to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, familymembers, and guest

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person