What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Hospitality position at HRA?
▪ Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a
variety of nutritional foods and foods in season
▪ Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors
▪ Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided
▪ Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’
individual prescribed diets and food preferences
▪ Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner
▪ Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents
and providing adaptive equipment when needed
▪ Ensures that food is delivered on time
▪ Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all
concerns will be addressed
▪ Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested
▪ Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their
input and suggestions
▪ Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
▪ Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
▪ Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
▪ Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues,
emergency situations, infection control and safe practices
▪ Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the
community
▪ Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties
as required and expected
▪ Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
▪ Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates
▪ Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
