Food & Beverage Director jobs in Palatine, IL

Do you enjoy working in an environment where what you do matters? Do you want to go home each evening proud that you had a positive impact on someone’s life that day? If yes, we are looking for you! You deserve more than just a paycheck; at Spectrum Retirement Communities you will have the opportunity to participate in:

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

Full Time Team Members

• Medical and Dental – Choose between 2 competitive and comprehensive options for each
• Vision
• Life and AD&D – Basic coverage at no cost to you
• Short Term Disability – Basic coverage at no cost to you
• HSA or FSA Spending Accounts – Save the equivalent of your tax bracket for health or dependent day care expenses for both you and your dependents
• Supplemental Insurance – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life and Dependent Life Coverage, and Identity Protection
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Part Time and Full Time Team Members

• Competitive Salary
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay to offer team members more control over their earnings.
• Quarterly performance wage increases
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employer Assistance Program – confidential resources and counseling at no cost to you
• Perk Spot discount program for endless savings at restaurants, retailers, veterinary clinics, mortgage services, and so much more

Responsibilities:

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for establishing and maintaining all standards of quality, conduct, customer service, and productivity within the Dietary Department. Promote a thorough and continuous understanding among all employees of the importance of the Dietary Department to the quality of life for residents and prospective residents. Maintain a holistic perspective of service and total care of all residents.

• Innovate, plan, promote, and supervise a food service program that meets or exceeds Spectrum Standards
• Continuously monitor and appropriately address the resident population for shifts in preferences, values, and attitudes by leading the Spectrum Food Committee
• Recruit, hire, train, discipline, and supervise a full complement of staff. Maintain department records and perform administrative functions
• Establish, document, direct, and assist with general kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures
• Prepare schedules for all shifts, for all kitchen and dining room staff and post in their work areas
• Coordinate with community leadership team for any special functions or needs of residents
• Comply with all state, local, or federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA) and general operations of the Dietary Department

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary, andor Dietary Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to become certified
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent required
• State and county specific certifications
• Two years’ supervisory experience within a dietary environment
• Experience in senior living, hospitality or healthcare dining preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance; knowledge of nutrition and diet; and knowledge of kitchen layout and design
• Possess general knowledge in the following areas of operation: productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving, storing systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation and general management of Dietary Department
• A continuous, demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the elderly and their needs, and the competency to meet those needs on a consistent basis. An interest in and willingness to learn and a demonstrated initiative in development skills in caring for the elderly consistent with the philosophy and policies of the community

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We also participate in the E-Verify program, a service of DHS and SSA.

For more information, please visit https://spectrumretirement.com