Dining Experience Manager

Basinspire • Eagle, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Good Food, Served to People Who Notice Ashley Manor's Eagle campus is home to 30 residents, and mealtimes are the anchor of their day. We are looking for a Dining Services Manager to own our kitchen: planning menus, managing inventory, cooking and serving daily meals, and setting a standard the whole community can taste. You run the kitchen, and you are not alone in it. Our caregiving team assists with meal prep and serving every day, so you are leading the food, not doing all of it single-handed.

Requirements

• Cooking experience required.
• Comfort running a kitchen independently, including menu planning and ordering
• Knowledge of modified textures and therapeutic diets, or the drive to learn them quickly
• Basic computer skills.
• Warmth and patience with seniors, including residents living with memory loss
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stay on your feet through a shift
• Valid driver's license, background check, and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Senior living, long-term care, or assisted living experience strongly preferred.
• Restaurant, school, and healthcare kitchen backgrounds are welcome.
• Grove experience is a plus, and we will train you on it.
• ServSafe or Certified Dietary Manager certification a plus. We will support you in earning it.
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Build and rotate resident menus using our Grove Menu system, balancing variety, nutrition, and budget
• Cook and serve daily meals in a home-style kitchen, with real attention to plating and presentation
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving, and keep food costs on target
• Prepare and teach modified textures and therapeutic diets, making sure every plate matches the resident's order
• Train and coach caregiving staff who assist with prep and serving on food safety, sanitation, and texture standards
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and equipment care to Idaho state and Ashley Manor standards
• Partner with facility leadership and the activities team on holiday meals, family gatherings, and special events
• Set the tone for the dining experience, from table setup to the conversation at mealtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED