Director of Dining Services

Franciscan MinistriesWest Lafayette, IN
$85,000 - $95,000Onsite

About The Position

University Place, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana looking for a Director of Dining Services. University Place is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community. Must enjoy working with the senior population.

Requirements

  • Culinary Degree required
  • 2+ years of dining services management experience
  • State Food Service Sanitation License/Certification required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in culinary related field preferred
  • State Dietary Manager certification/license preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and manage the Dining Services Department.
  • Complete staff evaluations for the Dining Services Department.
  • Review and revise departmental procedures annually.
  • Coordinate dining services and activities with other related departments (i.e., AL, Environmental Services, Life Enrichment, etc.) and for special activities, dinners and business meetings held at the community.
  • Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, QA studies, payroll, etc. as required.
  • Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of supervising dining services.
  • Compose written and oral reports and recommendations for the dining services department to the Executive Director as necessary or required.
  • Develop an annual operating and capital budget and adhere to budget guidelines for the department.
  • Inspect all areas of department for cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Mitigate emergency situations such as rescheduling work assignments and work schedules, fire and evacuations, etc.
  • Participate in all survey inspections and reviews and develop a plan of correction for dining services findings noted during survey inspections.
  • Process menu changes.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and orient inservice education for staff as required.
  • In coordination with Human Resources, hire appropriate staff for the department and monitor, counsel and terminate staff as deemed appropriate.
  • Orient staff in the proper, safe use of equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Maintain procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • Track and ensure all temperatures meet regulation standards.
  • Monitor proper labeling, dating, and storage of food.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials
  • Group Health, Dental & Vision
  • Employer Funded Health Savings Account
  • Life/Disability Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
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