What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant of Dining Services position at Pinnacle Dietary Global?
Job Duties:
· Oversee the preparation and cooking of meals.
· Coordinate activities of hourly employees.
· Under the direction of the DDS, schedule and set up food preparation in accordance with menus recipes.
· Check flow of work, analyze delays and productions problems, and take corrective actions.
· Test products to ensure quality is maintained.
· Interface with others in the department to ensure resident satisfaction is met and exceeded.
· Implement and monitor facility Policies and Procedures as directed by DDS.
· Assure that the facility is following City, State, and Federal regulations.
· Implement seasonal menus for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter.
· Ensure that all meals are nutritious, palatable, and satisfying by overseeing the preparation and serving of all meals and snacks.
· Ensure staff follow menus, spreadsheets, standardized recipes, mechanically altered diets and menu preference sheets.
· Ensure all residents are served the diet as prescribed by MD/ Dietitian.
· Organize and maintain current diet order for all residents.
· Maintain necessary Food Service records. I.e.: Menus, Spreadsheets, Recipes, all Kitchen Logs, and all Food Supplier invoices.
· Inventory and order all food and supply while staying within assigned budget.
· Responsible for participating in interviewing, hiring, scheduling, in-service training, evaluating, and terminating of all Dining Services staff.
· Perform other duties as assigned by management
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Prior experience in a similar role required.
· Great communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
· Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
· Computer skills.
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED required
· Serv-safe certified
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods standing and walking.
· Must be able to access and navigate all areas.
· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
· May be required work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environment.
