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The primary responsibility of the Dining Services Director is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals and manage the operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with appropriate industry and health department regulations.

Areas of Responsibility

• Schedule, supervise and train DS staff in day-to-day operations. Make job assignments and set priorities.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and orientation of new staff.
• Oversee and monitor that the DS staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock. Review the time clock records with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission. Submit new hire paperwork as required.
• Assure required Food Handler Training is given to new DS associates within 30 days of hire.
• Communicate policies and procedures to DS staff.
• Evaluate performance on an ongoing basis. Conduct annual written evaluations.
• Ensure that DS equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
• Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints. Maintain strict inventory control and par levels of specified items, as required.
• Provide monthly food and alcoholic beverage inventory report to Allegro Management Company.
• Plan Community and individual resident menus in coordination with the Executive Director (ED) and with Resident Services Director, if necessary. Assist in planning special events scheduled by the Lifestyle Director, the Resident Council, and the Sales & Marketing Department.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all the food service and dining room areas to include the delivery and refuse collection areas and ongoing cleaning schedule for the dining room carpet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Certifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years hands-on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.
• Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
• Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office and POS programs.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening and drug test.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Health Insurance Plans
• Free Life Insurance
• Short term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Milestone Anniversary Gold Coin
• Associate Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate & Resident Referral Bonus Program
• Free Lunch Provided
• Associate Satisfaction Surveys
• Fun Work Environment!