Dining Room Supervisor ~ Senior Living Community

MorningStar Careers•Rio Rancho, NM

10d

About The Position

The Dining Room Supervisor provides high-quality meal service and organizes, supervises, and trains dining services employees while maintaining a sanitary, infection-free environment. The position carries out assigned duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The supervisor oversees dining room and bistro service, staffing, food presentation, sanitation, supplies, and equipment. They work with residents and other departments to support residents’ food preferences and dietary needs, and may cover shifts when staffing is short. The role is full-time, non-exempt, pays $19–$20 per hour, and is scheduled Saturday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, and respect.
Minimum high school diploma.
Meet current state regulatory agency requirements through a relevant license or certification, such as Dietician, ADA, Diet Technician, chef, and/or dietary manager.
Ability to read, write, and use mathematics and units of measurement.
Knowledge of menus, recipes, food purchasing, preparation, and storage.
Ability to supervise and manage; knowledge of community policies and procedures and job descriptions.
Knowledge of and ability to meet ADA, state, infection-control, health department, and OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the dietary department of a health care facility or restaurant.
Minimum three years’ experience in senior living.
Passion for working with seniors.
Previous experience managing an Assisted Living community.

Responsibilities

Supervise food service and assist as necessary.
Be present in dining rooms for full meal service.
Assist with or coordinate special functions and corporate meeting food service.
Attend daily manager stand-up meetings.
Maintain high sanitation standards.
Oversee bistro food presentation, cleanliness, and supplies.
Ensure necessary dining room supplies are ordered, including tablecloths, napkins, and silverware.
Ensure beverage equipment in dining rooms and bistros is maintained.
Maintain control of labor costs.
Schedule dining service employees.
Visit residents and help gather information about their food preferences.
Maintain records such as meal census, diets served, and weekly staffing patterns.
Hire, orient, train, evaluate, and supervise dietary department employees within a specific budget.
Ensure wait staff know the daily specials and how they are prepared.
Review resident diet information and care plans, and discuss changes with residents, families, nursing staff, and the consultant dietician as necessary.
Supervise cleaning procedures to maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the food service department, including the kitchen, dining room, and bistros.
Work with other departments within the building.
Ensure hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold.
Tell new residents when meals are served and when coffee is available.
Participate in safety meetings, including infection control and safety committee functions.
Cover shifts as necessary when staffing is short or employees call in.
Perform other duties specified by the Executive Chef or Executive Director.