Dining Services Manager - Chef Manager - Assisted Living

Prestige Care • Pendleton, OR

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About The Position

The Dining Services Manager oversees the dining services department of an assisted living, independent living, and/or memory care community and ensures residents are provided with a nourishing and well-balanced diet that meet the residents' nutritional needs and dietary preferences.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification required.
• 3+ years' experience in dietary, with health care experience and one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, scheduling, inventory, and food ordering helpful.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the dining services department including budget, menu, food preparation, labor management, food safety and sanitation, and leadership of dining services team.
• Modifies provided menus in alignment with regulations taking into consideration resident allergies, intolerances, dietary needs, and resident's preferences.
• Provides leadership to dining services team members including the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, annual performance reviews, and daily oversight.
• Manages the dining services schedule including creating a monthly schedule, daily assignments, and finding coverage for time off requests and call offs.
• Manages the food and supply ordering process including inventory management and placing and receiving orders.
• Inspects the food service areas and kitchen to ensure they are clean and safe.
• Ensures all team members follow protocols and policies for fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemicals.
• Trains dining services team members on company policies, health department standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitors food quality, presentation, and service delivery to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Acts as the lead cook during assigned meals. Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards.
• Manages the department budget including spend downs, expense reporting, managing food and supply cost and labor management to PPD.
• Implements dietary changes as directed thru PCP Diet Orders.
• Participates in leadership team by actively contributing in building and company-wide initiatives.
• Keeps Executive Director and department heads up to date on changes in the dining services department.
• Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees