Food Service Manager

Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates•Ligonier, PA

About The Position

Concordia at Bethlen is hiring an experienced, dedicated, full-time Food Service Manager for its faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The manager coordinates all aspects of the food service department and assures quality food preparation and service. Compensation is based on experience; benefits and wages may vary by location, and some benefits may require a minimum number of hours or a particular employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Cook experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience.
ServSafe certification or another dining management certification.
Culinary degree.
Restaurant management or catering experience.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of multifunctional food service operations, ensuring employees have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources.
Develop menus.
Supervise day-to-day work activities, including hiring, orienting, coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, performance monitoring, performance appraisals, and staff scheduling.
Establish and communicate quality, compliance, safety, operating, and customer service standards.
Implement written policies and procedures and staff training programs, and monitor or audit to ensure standards are followed.
Participate in Resident Council meetings and QA/Compliance meetings.
Plan, prepare, and participate in regular meals, holiday meals, special functions, and events.
Continually seek to improve efficiencies.
Establish systems to ensure resident diets are consistent with physician orders.