Dining Services Director

Century Park Associates•Aurora, CO

42d•$64,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Are you an enthusiastic individual who has a genuine passion for working with seniors and creating memorable dining experiences? Look no further - we are currently seeking a talented Dining Service Director to join our exceptional team at our senior living community! Pays up to $64,840 annually with benefits. Position Summary The Dining Services Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Dining Services Department, providing all residents with the best experience in hospitality and nutritious meals, in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have 2 years' dining services management experience with 1 year prior experience in senior living
Must have current ServSafe certification
Must enjoy serving seniors
Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability
Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in computer skills (e.g., Excel, Word, internet based ordering systems, email)
Must reasonably accommodate resident preferences in dining services
Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously
Must visit with residents in the dining room during dinner meal at least 4 evenings per week
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks' Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Nice To Haves

Graduate of A.D.A. approved course in food services OR certification in the culinary field preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates dining services goals, policies and procedures
Maintains compliance with budget in labor and expense control
Plans written menus at least 30 days in advance of preparation/serving dates involving resident preferences
Interviews new residents to welcome, acquire food preferences, allergies and special requests
Holds monthly Food Committee with residents to ensure resident satisfaction in dining services
Develops system to track resident's dietary needs/preferences and monitors for changes
Confers with dietitian to ensure menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards
Develops menus offering heart healthy choices and takes into consideration low sodium and diabetic diet needs
Continually upgrades knowledge of dietary management and nutrition to benefit community's services
Works with other department leaders to ensure flawless execution of special events
Collects all guest and visitor payments and forwards to business office
Represents dining services team at resident council meetings for feedback
Inspects kitchen for compliance with state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, record keeping, food temperatures, portion sizes and chemical usage/storage
Reviews daily menus making substitutions when necessary and records changes on menus
Inspects meals for nutrition and attractiveness in delivery; performs meal counts
Orders food, supplies and equipment for food preparation and service
Develops prep and pull lists to maintain food quality and consistency
Reviews all deliveries for quality, proper amounts and pricing
Ensures communication and teamwork between kitchen staff and servers
Inspects dining room presentation to ensure compliance with company standards of hospitality
Inspects daily cleaning of dining room
Visits with residents in dining room during dinner meal at least four evenings per week
Recruits, selects, hires, trains, evaluate, supervises and counsels dining services team
Schedules department hours appropriately
Serves as an effective role model and maintains an approachable management style
Treats all associates respectfully