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Director of Dining Services

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Responsibilities/Qualifications

A Dining Director is needed to work in our Senior Living Facility in Macomb, MI.

The Dining Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the dining operations in an assisted living facility. Our ideal director will have experience working with seniors, managing staff in a kitchen is required.

Experience and Qualifications

Two years’ experience as a Chef / Cook with current Food Services Sanitation Certificate
One year supervisory and management experience which may include recruiting staff, coaching performance management and responsibility of daily department operations
Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours along with availability for our customers at peak service days and times

Essential Duties:

Ensures adherence to therapeutic diets, correct portioning of foods and proper serving methods
Ensures log books are following federal, state standards (temperature log, refrigerator log, freezer log and cleaning log)
Maintains cleaning schedules, in‑service training records, department communication log, vendor problem logs, department opening and closing checklists
Maintains an adequate inventory of food and supplies including emergency supplies
Partners with leadership team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies
Safe food handling is practiced at all times to prevent an outbreak of food borne illness
Ensures compliance with local health department regulations
Understands and manages the department budget to include labor & other expenses and its impact on the community's bottom line
Processes and submits monthly expenses and budget data timely
Coordinates with the community team to achieve cross training when applicable

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid time off

What You Should Know About Director of Dining Services, Chesterfield, MI

Are you ready to take on an exciting new role as the Director of Dining Services at our Senior Living Facility in Chesterfield? If you’re passionate about enhancing the dining experience for seniors and have a knack for managing a dynamic kitchen environment, we want to hear from you! In this vital position, you will provide overall leadership and management of dining operations, ensuring that our residents receive top-notch service and delicious meals tailored to their dietary needs. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining high standards in food safety, service quality, and budget management. We’re looking for someone with at least two years of culinary experience and a food services sanitation certificate, along with a year of supervisory experience to help guide our kitchen staff. You’ll play a crucial part in recruiting and mentoring our team, maintaining inventory, overseeing compliance with health regulations, and adhering to therapeutic diets. You’ll also collaborate closely with our leadership team to create a welcoming dining environment that our residents truly love. If you can work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, you’ll fit right in. You’ll enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, don’t hesitate to apply and join us in making a difference in the lives of our cherished seniors!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Director of Dining Services Role at Chesterfield, MI

What are the main responsibilities of a Director of Dining Services at the Chesterfield Senior Living Facility?

As a Director of Dining Services at our Chesterfield Senior Living Facility, your primary responsibilities include leading and managing the dining operations, ensuring adherence to dietary regulations, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing daily department operations. You’ll also maintain food inventory and ensure compliance with health department regulations to create a safe dining environment for residents.