Dining Services Director at Steele Creek

Foundry Commercial•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dining Services Director at Spring Arbor of Steele Creek. This role involves leading the culinary team in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a kitchen or dining services team, a passion for caring for seniors through exceptional food and hospitality, and enjoy preparing fresh, homemade meals. Responsibilities include menu planning, food safety, inventory management, scheduling, and team leadership, aiming to create a warm, welcoming dining experience where every meal feels like home. The primary responsibility is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals and manage the Dining Services department operations to ensure dining is the highlight of the residents' day.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Minimum of four (4) years hands-on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry.
Includes some proven management experience.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
Adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations.
Make job assignments and set priorities for the DS staff.
Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock.
Review time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission.
Submit new hire paperwork as required.
Ensure that equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.
Ensure that the menu is followed, and meals are prepared according to the approved recipes.
Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner.
If applicable, ensure the menu is signed off by a registered dietician.
Perform other job duties as assigned.