Dining Services Manager

Country Meadows•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Services Manager is responsible for maintaining production records, controlling portion sizes, and managing waste through daily team communication. This role also involves maintaining sufficient inventory, preparing and presenting meals on time to meet resident needs, and upholding high standards of sanitation and cleanliness according to mock survey processes, QMI, and regulatory controls. The manager will provide input on new menu items and recipes, train new co-workers on food preparation, equipment operation, and cleaning procedures, and maintain temperature logs and cleaning charts. Additionally, the role includes creating and managing co-worker schedules and utilizing computerized menu and ordering software, such as Point of Service technology, for resident meal orders.

Requirements

Two years of cooking experience.
Prior food service experience preferably in Senior Living.
Some supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in quantity cooking, scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Must have a National Sanitation Certificate or be willing to complete a National Sanitation Course within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintains production records, controls portion size, and makes sure waste is under control through daily communication with the team.
Helps to maintain sufficient inventory.
As necessary, prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents needs.
Maintains high standards of sanitation and cleanliness as it applies to the Mock Survey process, QMI and regulatory controls.
Gives input on new menu items and recipes.
Ensures that new co-workers get proper training in food preparation, equipment operation, and knowledge of general cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Maintains temperature logs and daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning charts.
Can create, manage and maintain co-worker schedules.
Knowledge of computerized menu and ordering software, such as Point of Service technology, to obtain meal orders from residents.