Traveling Dining Director - Senior Living

Overview

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Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

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.

Responsibilities

Assists Executive Directors, Area Directors, Divisional Directors of Operations and Senior Directors of Dining Service in the following duties : Operating as the Director, Dining Services at a community directing 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. May be utilized to fill in for Director of Dining Service that are on PTO or leave.

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.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university 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 RequirementsObtain / hold any local, state and / or county required food handling / sanitation licenses and / or certificates. Must be ServSafe Certified. Registered dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager preferred. Must have a valid driver license and access to a private vehicle for business use.

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

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

62,490 - $79,608 / year

Job LocationsUS-CT-West Hartford | US-NY-New York | US-NJ-Florence | US-PA-Harrisburg | US-RI-Providence | US-NJ-Trenton | US-MA-Boston

CategoryCommunity Operations

Sub-CategoryDining Services

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st Shift

ID2024-258276

Location : NameWest Hartford, CT

Location : LocationUS-CT-West Hartford

Job Code104445

Work LocationOn-Site

Hiring Range$62,490 - $79,608 / year

Salary : $62,490 - $79,608