Assistant Dining Service Director

Harmony Senior Services•Virginia Beach, VA

11d•$48,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dining Services Manager oversees all aspects of food service for residents, staff, and guests. The Assistant Dining Services Manager assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all food service staff. Prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes and takes into account special dietary needs of the residents. Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel.

Requirements

Must be Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hiring
Must have dining services experience in a management or leadership capacity
Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparing and serving in a food service environment, preferably in a senior living community
Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
Must be a quick learner and be able to effectively apply principles learned
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise
Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift
Must be able to carry, pull or push heavy objects up to 20 feet
Must be organized, and able to work well with others as part of a team
Must be in a designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene and neat public appearance
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Supervises dining staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies, and to ensure proper use of raw food and supplies
Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state, and local health regulations and meets the community standards
Maintains quality standards and stays within budget for food/supply costs
Prepares and presents menu items according to standard recipes
Maintains clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors/prep areas
Participates in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director
Reports faulty equipment, broken or chipped glassware, broken or chipped food trays, etc. to supervisor.
Removes from service any items that may be potentially dangerous to a resident or associate
Reports incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately. Must be recorded 2 times/daily
Makes sure all leftovers are properly cooled, stored, identified, and dated
Observes good safety practices Pays special attention to portion control
Removes frozen food items from freezer for next day (or meal) preparation, and begins prep for next day meal
Makes appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available when approved by Dining Services Director
Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for each meal being served
Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for next day meal when working evening shift
Responsible for taking and recording food temps three (3) times daily
Attends staff meetings and in-services as required
Will develop a good working knowledge of specific requests and diets of each resident.
Must be alert to changes as well as likes and dislikes
Must be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Supervises dining staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director
Assists in training new dining associates
Conducts in-service training at the direction of the Dining Services Director
Performs all other duties as assigned