Dining - Dining Services Director AL
General Description
- Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the dining services department and provides food services for residents and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Adheres to the policies, operating procedures, the Mission and Core Values of Omega Senior Living.
- Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies. Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services. Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
- Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs.
- Prepares food (including sauces, cold foods, fish, soups and stocks, meats, vegetables, eggs and other food items) according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner.
- Works closely with divisional dining services specialist and consults with dietitian when necessary to ensure meals meet the nutritional requirements of the residents.
- Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are prepared according to company standards.
- Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.
- Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.
- Maintains inventory of food and nonfood items.
- Orients and trains new employees in department; effectively delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure effective flow of materials and services.
- Develops and directs cost control system; prepares and submits department budget to Executive Director/Administrator.
- Maintains appropriate documentation in resident’s medical records.
- Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; presents dining services education program to dining services and other staff as needed.
- Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place and appropriate follow-up occurs.
- May directly supervise employees in the dining services department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Will keep certification current and participate in continuing education to include staff meetings, in-services and web based trainings.
- This is an overview of the Job Description and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate shall perform all duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Individualized Health Insurance plans to fit your budget and family’s needs.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- COMPANY PAID Life Insurance
- COMPANY PAID Employee Assistance Program
- AD&D insurance
- Advance Pay - Don't wait for payday, Treat yourself today! You DESERVE it!
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- OMEGA recognition program
- Employee referral program
- Nest EggU- Budget assistance and retirement planning