Cedarhurst Senior Living
Dining Services Director
Cedarhurst Senior Living, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
Cedarhurst of Des Peres, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a
Dining Services Director
at our Cedarhurst of Des Peres community. As a Dining Services Director, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily. You will be responsible for direction, supervision, and the overall operation of the culinary program within the community. You will work with the Executive Director to impact the lives of our residents. Responsibilities
Supervise 10-15 employees in the day-to-day presentation of dining services developed specifically for seniors. Schedule staff on an ongoing basis and provide coverage when unable to find necessary staff coverage. Maintain good communication with all vendors, community leadership, and the regional dining services team. Support all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc. Be responsible for maintaining, ordering, and accounting for food inventories necessary to complete duties and keeping food and supply costs within budget. Instruct all employees on the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment. Exhibit thorough knowledge of all food service positions and provide hands-on training to staff. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all dining services shifts and be familiar with individual assignments and resident dining needs. Create recipes that are easy for dietary staff to follow. Handle food in a safe and appropriate manner. Recruit, orientate, and hire new dining service staff. Assist the Executive Director with monthly staff in-service meetings and on committees as appointed. Assist with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels, and participate in resident sales, tours, and community needs when required. Securely manage the company credit card and file receipts in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures and that equipment is working properly. Utilize basic mathematical concepts to practical situations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions). Maintain safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Des Peres guidelines for infection control. Stay current with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities; ensure guidelines are adhered to. Ensure effective communication with residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing physical, personal, and emotional well-being. Work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative with conflict intervention and resolution when needed. The physical demands describe the essential functions of the job (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds independently; up to 200 pounds with assistance). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Associate degree with culinary training OR 3-5 years of culinary experience Applicable state/county licensure required Food Manager Certification required CPR or BLS certification preferred Previous staff management and/or coaching and mentoring of dining services team experience preferred Experience in a senior living community preferred Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher), electronic health records (EHR) systems, and HR-related systems if applicable Work Environment & Benefits
Competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year of service). Health and safety of residents, family members, and team members as a priority; offers conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, TB testing, and using designated PPE when required. Note: This posting reflects an active opportunity at Cedarhurst of Des Peres, Edwardsville, IL position details and location.
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Cedarhurst of Des Peres, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a
Dining Services Director
at our Cedarhurst of Des Peres community. As a Dining Services Director, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily. You will be responsible for direction, supervision, and the overall operation of the culinary program within the community. You will work with the Executive Director to impact the lives of our residents. Responsibilities
Supervise 10-15 employees in the day-to-day presentation of dining services developed specifically for seniors. Schedule staff on an ongoing basis and provide coverage when unable to find necessary staff coverage. Maintain good communication with all vendors, community leadership, and the regional dining services team. Support all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc. Be responsible for maintaining, ordering, and accounting for food inventories necessary to complete duties and keeping food and supply costs within budget. Instruct all employees on the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment. Exhibit thorough knowledge of all food service positions and provide hands-on training to staff. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all dining services shifts and be familiar with individual assignments and resident dining needs. Create recipes that are easy for dietary staff to follow. Handle food in a safe and appropriate manner. Recruit, orientate, and hire new dining service staff. Assist the Executive Director with monthly staff in-service meetings and on committees as appointed. Assist with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels, and participate in resident sales, tours, and community needs when required. Securely manage the company credit card and file receipts in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures and that equipment is working properly. Utilize basic mathematical concepts to practical situations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions). Maintain safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Des Peres guidelines for infection control. Stay current with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities; ensure guidelines are adhered to. Ensure effective communication with residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing physical, personal, and emotional well-being. Work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative with conflict intervention and resolution when needed. The physical demands describe the essential functions of the job (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds independently; up to 200 pounds with assistance). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Associate degree with culinary training OR 3-5 years of culinary experience Applicable state/county licensure required Food Manager Certification required CPR or BLS certification preferred Previous staff management and/or coaching and mentoring of dining services team experience preferred Experience in a senior living community preferred Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher), electronic health records (EHR) systems, and HR-related systems if applicable Work Environment & Benefits
Competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year of service). Health and safety of residents, family members, and team members as a priority; offers conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, TB testing, and using designated PPE when required. Note: This posting reflects an active opportunity at Cedarhurst of Des Peres, Edwardsville, IL position details and location.
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