Dining Services Director

Compass Senior Living • Portland, OR

2d

About The Position

DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation! Who We Are We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements! What You’ll Do The Dining Services Director manages the overall operation of the Dining Services Department. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents. As a Dining Services Director, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations: You will be responsible for menu development, cooking, ordering food and supplies, managing a budget, and maintaining inventory control. You will create menus in partnership with the Culinary Specialist and your team. You will be responsible for inspiring your team by modeling collaboration and teamwork. You will demonstrate kindness and empathy for the elders you and your team serve. You will work with the marketing, nursing, and Life Enrichment teams to showcase your work, determine food preferences, and for internal and external events where food is served. You will supervise, assign duties, and direct the Dining Services team. (Cooks, Servers, Assistants, etc.) You will interview, make hiring decisions, and orient new team members. You will ensure that safety and sanitation policies are implemented.

Requirements

• At least one-year supervisory experience
• Kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general
• Food Handler’s card or be able to get one
• Formally trained in food service management or the culinary arts or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts
• Capable of maintaining full-time attendance
• Meet all health requirements
• Good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation

Responsibilities

• Menu development
• Cooking
• Ordering food and supplies
• Managing a budget
• Maintaining inventory control
• Create menus in partnership with the Culinary Specialist and your team
• Inspire your team by modeling collaboration and teamwork
• Demonstrate kindness and empathy for the elders you and your team serve
• Work with the marketing, nursing, and Life Enrichment teams to showcase your work, determine food preferences, and for internal and external events where food is served
• Supervise, assign duties, and direct the Dining Services team. (Cooks, Servers, Assistants, etc.)
• Interview, make hiring decisions, and orient new team members
• Ensure that safety and sanitation policies are implemented.

Benefits

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status : Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees