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What Makes Us Awesome!

At Goodwin Living, we feel deeply connected to our work. We create meaningful relationships and have opportunities to grow our skills. We come from all around the world yet share the following qualities (that we hope you share, too!):

• Compassion that is rooted in a love of people
• Ambition to make a difference in the lives of others
• Desire to be a part of a mission-driven team

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing direction and leadership for the total operation. Responsible for maintaining high standards in service, resident relations, costs controls, staffing, safety, sanitation, training and special functions. The department will be managed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth from all federal, state, and local regulations. In addition, the director will foster strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining services department with the facility plan of operations.

Job Duties

• Financially accountable for the dining service department. Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the maximum value for the dollars spent.

• Ensures that the food offered to the residents, guests and employees of the community will be of superior quality. Service to these groups will always result in an enjoyable dining experience, eliminating food as an issue for Administration.

• Directs the supervision of all aspects of the resident nutrition care program utilizing the expertise of the Registered Dietitian in order to maintain compliance with the nutrition care program.

• Directs and conducts safety, sanitation and community maintenance programs.

• Directs departmental activities in the absence of management (e.g. meal service, food production, catering activities, tray service and merchandising).

• Maintains appropriate security for all property, food, supplies and operating funds.

• Responsible for partaking in the interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating and counseling of staff.

• Assists in the predicting, planning, monitoring, evaluation of cost programs, daily purchasing and maintenance of food preparation system, order book, recipe file, inventory, and storerooms, as assigned. Conducts team meetings. Participates in menu planning, writing and advertising.

• Treats all persons with respect and is a “team player” within department and within organization.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.

• Uses proper methods for food handling/infection control when managing and producing items.

  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years food service management; experience with retail or upscale dining experience a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management

• ServSafe Food Protection certification

• Must have solid experience with financial management

• Must have experience with training and development of front line staff

• Must have experience developing dining programs and implementing procedures

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Publisher is a must

A sampling of our many benefits:

At Goodwin Living, our employees have a great benefits package!

• Health/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Fitness Center
• Free Meals

About Goodwin Living

Goodwin Living has been uplifting the lives of older adults and those who care for them since 1967. Based in Northern Virginia, we are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, committed to exceptional service and personalized care. Our family of services includes three senior living communities, an innovative continuing care at home program, health care services, hospice, home health services, rehabilitation therapy and the Goodwin House Foundation.

Goodwin Living provides a supporting and enriching work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as an AARP Employer Pledge Signer.