Dining Services Manager - Chef Manager - Assisted Living

Prestige Care • Bend, OR

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About The Position

The Dining Services Manager oversees the dining services department in an assisted living community, ensuring that residents receive a nourishing and well-balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs and dietary preferences. This role involves managing daily operations, leading the dining services team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification required, meeting local and state regulations.
• 3+ years' experience in dietary, with healthcare experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with budgets, scheduling, inventory, and food ordering helpful.
• Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager beneficial.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assisted living or memory care settings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to adapt menus based on resident feedback and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees 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 considering resident allergies, intolerances, dietary needs, and preferences.
• Provides leadership to dining services team members including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, 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 food service areas and kitchen to ensure cleanliness and safety, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
• Ensures team members follow protocols for fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemicals.
• Trains dining services team members on company policies and health department standards.
• Monitors food quality, presentation, and service delivery to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Acts as the lead cook during assigned meals, preparing, cooking, and serving food according to standards.
• Manages the department budget including spend downs, expense reporting, and managing food and supply costs.
• Implements dietary changes as directed through PCP Diet Orders and ensures team awareness of changes.
• Participates in leadership team meetings and contributes to company-wide initiatives.
• Keeps Executive Director and department heads updated on changes in the dining services department.
• Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate between $26 to $29.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

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: 1,001-5,000 employees