What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Dining Services position at Brookdale Mentor?
Overview
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Brookdale Mentor is hiring a Director of Dining Services
A Senior Living Community with Memory Care and Assisted Living
Make Lives Better Including Your Own!
Overview:
- Responsible for the day to day operations in the Culinary Department
- Culinary Management preferred
- Senior Living Experience a Plus
Why Brookdale?
Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career!
- Join a tenured team at an Upscale, Premier Senior Living Community
- Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status
- Variety of Associate Discount
- We pride ourselves with a culture of caring. All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each associate feels like they are family
- We recognize our staff with our monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus)
- If you have a passion for helping others with a desire to to thrive professionally every day, this is the opportunity for you!
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement! Dedicated Career path for every position!
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Responsibilities
Directs food service operations within the community including all food preparation, dining room operations and dining delivery services. Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring effective cost controls and vendor service and quality. Ensures the highest nutrition and food quality for the health and pleasure of the residents. Complies with all federal, state and local regulations to ensure sanitary and safe operations. Plans and executes entertaining dining events and themes in conjunction with Activities Director, Marketing Director and other administrative staff to optimize the life and pleasure of the residents. May also cater events as requested by residents or staff.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
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Qualifications
Education and ExperienceCollege degree in food service or hospitality management is preferred. A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in the food service industry including at least three of those years in a responsible supervisory role of others preparing food and servicing customers. Experience to include management of food inventories and budgets.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsCurrent ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. Ability to manage a large number of associates directly and through other supervisors to create a productive and motivated department.
Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Ability to address staff, residents and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Ability to understand the dining and nutritional needs of residents and ability to incorporate residents’ desires into the dining services operation. Extensive knowledge of food preparation and delivery. Knowledgeable of all aspects of food service positions with food and beverage background. Ability to manage a food service operation budget providing 3 meals per day, 7 days a week to large numbers of residents and visitors. Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding the safety of food preparation and handling. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of residents to other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$58,230 - $74,180 / yearSalary : $58,230 - $74,180
