Director of Dining Services
$56,160–$56,160 year
On-siteBlue Island, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day dining operations at the community, managing purchasing to achieve 95% DSSI ordering compliance and balancing budgets for raw food and supplies. Ensure food safety and palatability by maintaining proper temperatures, portion sizes, and prescribed diets, while conducting monthly self-sanitation audits and adhering to local, state, and county health regulations. Drive resident satisfaction by offering choice, dignity, and independence, and manage all dining staff through hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews. Perform daily pre-meal stand-ups to review menus and ensure operating procedures are implemented.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of previous Food Service experience
- Serv Safe and/or other required local, county or state certifications
- You have the ability to switch tasks quickly and often
- You have a positive and professional attitude and are good at giving clear direction in a respectful demeanor
- You take pride in the quality and presentation of food that you have helped to prepare, as well as the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas that you work within
- You have a generous amount of patience and the ability to effectively communicate with many different types of personalities
- Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs
Desired Qualifications
- Management experience is not required but a plus
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