Dining Services Director

Harmony Senior Services

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies. The Dining Services Director (DSD) supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRoanoke, Virginia

    Description

    4402 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014

    Job Description

    The Dining Services Director (DSD) supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working order.

    Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
    Must maintain a knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations pertaining to city/county and state codes
    Directs and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, associates, and guests
    Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies
    Prepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents. Ensures the menus are followed and food is prepared and served in accordance with proper sanitation procedures and standards
    Ensures that meals are served on schedule and that there is no more than a fourteen (14) hour span between the end of the evening meal and the beginning of breakfast
    Ensures an evening snack of nutritional value is available to residents who desire the same
    Maintains copies of menus, as served for at least three (3) months
    Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state and local health regulations and meets the community standards
    Orders all raw food, supplies and equipment through approved vendors and keeps an accurate inventory
    Able to maintain quality standards and stay within budget for food, supplies, and labor hours
    Understands personnel policies and manages the food service department accordingly
    Controls food portions served and observes amounts consumed
    Prepares and posts menus in the kitchen
    Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment with the assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor
    Attends all required staff meetings and in-services
    Meets and visits with all new residents within four (4) days of move-in
    Will become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident. Must be alert to changes in diet orders or resident abilities as well as likes and dislikes
    Provides excellent customer service when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff
    Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
    Recognizes the special dietary needs of residents living in Harmony Square (HS). Trains staff to identify these needs as well. Ensures food offerings on HS are appropriate to meet resident needs
    Conducts monthly food committee meeting with resident representatives
    Plans, organizes, assists and supervises dining services to assist with marketing functions
    Sets up and conducts in-service educational training for dining services staff
    May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as assigned


    Requirements:
    Must possess a Food Service Manager Certificate and/or meet all regulatory requirements necessary to hold a position as Food Service Manager
    Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior care
    Must be a high school graduate
    Must have experience in dining services with Management/Leadership experience
    Must be ServSafe Certified
    Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management team
    Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
    Must have good leadership and supervisory skills
    Must have knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
    Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the work day
    Must be able 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
    Must maintain a neat and clean public appearance presentation

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

    Why Harmony?

    • 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

    • Training, Development & Career Laddering

    • Great work-life balance

    • Flexible Scheduling

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