Evening Dining Director

Snyder Village•Metamora, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Dining Director will work closely with the Dining Director to oversee all aspects of dining services operations within our community. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for hospitality, culinary excellence, and customer service. The Assistant Dining Director will assist in managing staff, planning menus, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to be flexible.
Ability to identify residents’ activity interest.
Excellent customer service and people skills, demonstrate compassion, patience and understanding with a willingness to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
Ability to change program or response to resident as indicated.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to deal with interruptions, distractions, and outbursts appropriately.
Willingness to acquire knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other areas of elder care.
Maintain confidentiality of information and conversations
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the job.
Able to maintain good working relationships with other personnel.
Must enjoy working with people especially older adults.
Must have patience and a good work ethic.
Must comply with the Dress Code standard.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
Must observe resident’s rights.
Required cook experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Support the Dining Director in overseeing all aspects of dining services, including meal preparation, service, cleanliness, and staff supervision.
Assist in the development and implementation of menus that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of residents while ensuring variety, quality, and presentation.
Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs effectively.
Provide leadership and guidance to dining staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and dietary requirements.
Foster a positive dining environment by engaging with residents, addressing their concerns, and soliciting feedback to continually improve services.
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, theme nights, and culinary promotions to enhance resident experience and community engagement.
Assist in budget planning and cost control measures to achieve financial goals while delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovations in senior living dining services to enhance program offerings and resident satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Director or community leadership to support the overall success of the dining department.
Must subscribe to and uphold Snyder Village's Mission and Values.
Performs other duties as assigned.