Dining Room Supervisor ~ Santa Fe ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers • Santa Fe, NM

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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 role carries out assigned responsibilities in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.

The supervisor oversees dining-room and bistro service, staff scheduling and supervision, food presentation, supplies, equipment, sanitation, and labor costs. The position also involves working with residents and their families and care teams on food preferences and dietary needs, supporting special events, and coordinating with other departments. The supervisor may cover shifts when staffing is short and perform other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Executive Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum education.
• Previous experience in the dietary department of a healthcare facility or restaurant is preferred.
• 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 employees.
• Knowledge of community policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet applicable ADA, state, infection-control, health-department, and OSHA requirements.
• Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

• Dietician, ADA, Diet Technician, chef, and/or dietary manager license or certification meeting current state regulatory requirements.
• At least three years of senior-living experience.
• A 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.
• Order supplies needed for dining rooms, 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 gather information about food preferences.
• Maintain records, including 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 appropriate 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, kitchen, dining room, and bistros.
• Work with other departments within the building.
• Ensure hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold.
• Explain meal times and coffee availability to new residents.
• Participate in safety meetings, including infection-control and safety-committee functions.
• Cover shifts when staffing is short or employees call in.
• Perform other duties specified by the Executive Chef or Executive Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance offerings.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• HSA options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick time, vacation, and birthday leave.
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free shift meal.

What This Job Offers

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