Brookdale
Associate Director of Dining Services
Brookdale, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061
Job Description
Associate Director of Dining Services at Brookdale.
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
We value opportunities to grow your career through professional development and ongoing programs catered to health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Benefits Eligibility (Full Time)
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Responsibilities
Assists in the day-to-day operation of all food and beverage operations at the community, by maintaining company standards and meeting financial expectations of the department.
Assists the current Dining Services Director as needed or performs the duties of the Dining Services Director in their absence.
Assists in the supervision of preparation and cooking of food as determined by standard recipes.
Maintains a quality assurance program that guarantees residents receive fresh, tasty, well-prepared meals served promptly and politely.
Develops well-balanced recipes and menus in collaboration with chef and Dining Services Director.
Maintains the resident request logbook and forwards these requests to the chef and Dining Services Director. Remains knowledgeable of all menus and descriptions.
Assists in maintaining food costs and ensuring budgetary compliance. Assists in the purchasing of all food and non-food items.
Assists with the scheduling of all food service personnel to maintain compliance with budgetary guidelines. Assists with resident billing of food service charges. Assists in the maintenance of all department logs and ensures bookkeeping policies are followed.
Assists in ensuring all food and beverage is stored, handled and prepared under safe and sanitary conditions as set forth by the company and the local, state and county health departments.
Acts as the facility’s representative for any health department inspections; assures compliance, follows up to correct any deficiencies in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates departmental employees in accordance with company policies.
Assists in ensuring all department training standards are met and up to date.
Supervises the daily operation of dining room(s) and room service. Ensures room service orders are delivered timely and properly with the Dining Room Manager. Ensures smooth and timely opening of the dining room.
Inspects side work to ensure completion and closes dining room with the Dining Room Manager.
Provides supervision for special functions in the absence of the Dining Services Director. Assists appropriate staff to coordinate special events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with 2–3 years related experience, or twelve years of experience in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality. Some experience working with seniors and older adults is beneficial.
Must obtain local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. Must be ServSafe Certified. Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, and federal, state and local regulations regarding food safety.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment and basic PC skills. Effective written and oral communication skills.
Physical demands: Standing, walking, sitting, occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage; lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to various hazards; possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
We value opportunities to grow your career through professional development and ongoing programs catered to health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Benefits Eligibility (Full Time)
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Responsibilities
Assists in the day-to-day operation of all food and beverage operations at the community, by maintaining company standards and meeting financial expectations of the department.
Assists the current Dining Services Director as needed or performs the duties of the Dining Services Director in their absence.
Assists in the supervision of preparation and cooking of food as determined by standard recipes.
Maintains a quality assurance program that guarantees residents receive fresh, tasty, well-prepared meals served promptly and politely.
Develops well-balanced recipes and menus in collaboration with chef and Dining Services Director.
Maintains the resident request logbook and forwards these requests to the chef and Dining Services Director. Remains knowledgeable of all menus and descriptions.
Assists in maintaining food costs and ensuring budgetary compliance. Assists in the purchasing of all food and non-food items.
Assists with the scheduling of all food service personnel to maintain compliance with budgetary guidelines. Assists with resident billing of food service charges. Assists in the maintenance of all department logs and ensures bookkeeping policies are followed.
Assists in ensuring all food and beverage is stored, handled and prepared under safe and sanitary conditions as set forth by the company and the local, state and county health departments.
Acts as the facility’s representative for any health department inspections; assures compliance, follows up to correct any deficiencies in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates departmental employees in accordance with company policies.
Assists in ensuring all department training standards are met and up to date.
Supervises the daily operation of dining room(s) and room service. Ensures room service orders are delivered timely and properly with the Dining Room Manager. Ensures smooth and timely opening of the dining room.
Inspects side work to ensure completion and closes dining room with the Dining Room Manager.
Provides supervision for special functions in the absence of the Dining Services Director. Assists appropriate staff to coordinate special events.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with 2–3 years related experience, or twelve years of experience in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality. Some experience working with seniors and older adults is beneficial.
Must obtain local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. Must be ServSafe Certified. Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use.
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems.
Extensive knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, and federal, state and local regulations regarding food safety.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment and basic PC skills. Effective written and oral communication skills.
Physical demands: Standing, walking, sitting, occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage; lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to various hazards; possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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