Dining Services Director
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Supervise all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff while maintaining kitchen, dining, and storage cleanliness. Develop monthly menus suitable to dietary needs, ensuring meals are served on schedule with no more than a fourteen-hour span between evening meal and breakfast. Direct meal preparation and serving to residents, associates, and guests in compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations. Order supplies through approved vendors, manage inventory, and oversee preventative maintenance programs for equipment. Conduct monthly food committee meetings with resident representatives and train staff on identifying special dietary needs. Maintain accurate records of menus served for three months and ensure all food offerings meet community standards.
Required Qualifications
- Food Service Manager Certificate
- working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior care
- high school graduate
- experience in dining services
- Management/Leadership experience
- ServSafe Certified
- strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management team
- willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- good leadership and supervisory skills
- knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
- ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the work day
- ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, or at least eight times a shift, with the ability to carry heavy objects up to 20 feet
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- neat and clean public appearance presentation
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