Dining Services Director

Oxford Management Group LLC•Wahoo, NE

About The Position

Dining Service Director’s do! Come join the Oxford family where our core purpose is to experience the joy of serving others and to create meaningful relationships. Our wonderful resident to caregiver ratio helps make this mission possible! As a Dining Service Director, your benefit package includes: Medical, dental, vision, and a complimentary life insurance policy 401k plan with an employer match PTO for both full time and part time team members Certification cost assistance Yearly tenure bonus Your Dining Service Director duties and responsibilities are as follows: Position Summary Residents enjoy three meals a day from a menu you create with influences new and old. This rare opportunity allows you to cook what you know, but also interact with the guests, gather old family recipes, learn their ethnicities, and create relationships. The dining service director is someone with an extensive culinary background, but also the desire and ability to flex your "Front of house" skills. Communication is a large part of this role as you will be managing not only the kitchen, but a small team that works with other departments to ensure the food, service, and dietary needs are being met.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Food Handler’s certification
Five (5) years of successful experience providing leadership in a food service setting
Three (3) or more years preparing meals for large groups
Working knowledge of dietary requirements for seniors
Formal accredited culinary certification
Significant culinary experience may be substituted for formal education
Ability to travel using personal vehicle, including at night
Able to stand for prolonged periods of time while preparing meals and serving residents
Able to do occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends

Nice To Haves

Nutrition certification and/or training
Prior experience as an executive chef in an upscale assisted living community

Responsibilities

Develop menu according to a scheduled cycle and in coordination with the dietician as needed
Track menu changes and food substitutions
Observe and communicate with residents for specific preferences and adjust menu accordingly
Manage food inventory, including available snacks within each memory care house, and work with food/supply provider to ensure adequate supply
Communicate with community team members to ensure meals are presented and served appropriately
Follows the budgetary expectations of the community
Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and exceed regulatory standards
Continually monitor kitchen equipment to ensure they are in good working order and temperatures meet regulatory standards
Ensure food and supplies are labeled and stored appropriately
Maintain meal service records as required
Oversee the day to day kitchen operations, including responsibility for assigning tasks and responsibilities for additional kitchen staff
Partner with the Executive Director to recommend ways to enhance the dining experience for residents
Responsible for the staffing of the dining room and the kitchen
Responsible for the recruitment, training and setting expectations for all dining services team members