Director of Dining Services

Park Place of Elmhurst•Elmhurst, IL

1h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Park Place of Elmhurst, a nonprofit five-star senior living community, is seeking a Full-time Director of Dining Services to join their leadership team. This role is responsible for the planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dining Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The goal is to assure quality nutritional services are provided daily and that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Requirements

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
Food Handlers Certification or Serve Safe Certification required.
Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
2 years(s) of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating, and directing the Dining Department, its programs and activities.
Coordinate dining services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.).
Assist in developing and maintaining written dietary policies and procedures.
Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of dining personnel.
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
Assist the dining staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
Assume the responsibility of obtaining/maintaining material safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the dining department.