Job description

Position: DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR

Reports To: ADMINISTRATOR

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Summary: Responsible for the proper service of meals to residents in the dining room, creating a meaningful dining experience for residents and guests, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen service areas and record-keeping functions. Assists other food service employees with cleanliness and sanitation of other food service areas. Acts as cook. Orders supplies/food, prepares menus, oversees all dietary staff including the hiring and scheduling. Maintains dietary budget.

Position Responsibilities:

1. To create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.

2. Complete scheduling and direct supervision of dietary employees.

3. Maintenance of recording functions, i.e. resident diet record, daily meal count, cleaning checklist, and quality control records.

4. Assists in preparation of food items.

5. Takes orders and serves food to residents and visitors as needed.

6. Clears tables, cleans dining room floor, dining room counter area, dishwashing tasks, other cleaning and sanitation duties as needed and as assigned.

7. Maintain adequate supplies at station for serving food, including paper goods, dishes, flatware, glassware, and condiments.

8. Identifies each resident, maintains familiarity with diet needs of each resident.

9. Conducts inventory of perishable foods and supplies as directed.

10. Orders food and supplies following established procedures as directed.

11. Supervises food production/quality control, maintaining highest standards.

12. Maintains and distributes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

13. Maintains highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining room.

14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Employment Requirements:

1. Ability to work with little or no supervision.

2. Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.

3. Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving.

4. Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.

5. Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.

6. Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the community.

7. Is neat, clean and works safely.

8. Ability to understand, read, write, and speak the English language.

9. Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follows work schedule.

10. Has ability to spend long periods on feet.

11. Abides by established policies and procedures of community. Looks for ways to improve community functioning.

12. Respects resident rights and adheres to community philosophy of resident care.

13. Organizes and utilizes time appropriately; sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks.

Training and Experience:
Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. Demonstrated ability in food service management and services. Experience in dealing with the elderly and their dietary needs. Knowledge of food costs and budget comparison. 18-24 months experience in similar position preferred.

Universal Precautions:
Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is unlikely.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 40 – 50 pounds regularly during work hours (heavy work level).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $38,500.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OR 97477: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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