Dining Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Dining Services Director
Job Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Company Name: Rancho Springs Memory Care

Company Description:
A person-centered memory care company, dedicated to providing the highest quality care, comfort, and support to individuals living with cognitive impairment and their families. Our purpose is to protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss.

About Us:
Vineyard Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dining Services Director to join our team at Rancho Springs Memory Care. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining efficient operation of the dietary department, directing and supervising all staff, and ensuring adequate follow-through of their duties. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a talented team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs food program and culinary activities

• Directly manages dining team employees, including hiring, coaching, and training

• Manages staff training for all dining personnel

• Plans and directs food preparation and culinary activities

• Prepares food required for meal times and catered events

• Manages the daily operations of the kitchen

• Modifies menus and creates new ones that meet quality standards

• Estimates food requirements and food/labor costs

• Reviews policies and procedures periodically and makes suggestions for changes as necessary

• Ensures department compliance with federal, state, and local standards

• Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all work areas in the dietary department

• Ensures legible weekly and daily menus are available to residents and the public

• Prepares a proposed annual budget for approval by the manager

• Maintains working relationships with state department of health and other agencies in the community

• Participates in community activities and represents the facility at meetings as requested

• Reviews the physical environment and operation of the Dining Services department on a regular basis

• Monitors and documents freezer, refrigerator, food, and water temperatures

• Participates in all QA studies and accumulates data and provides written evaluation of QA results

Requirements:

• Two or more years of experience in dining services management or the delivery of food services

• Experience in a supervisory position is desirable, but not required

• Knowledge of food handling operations and ability to create nutritional menus that address special diets

• Knowledge of public relations desirable

• Must have knowledge of Personnel Administration, Federal and State regulations

• Must possess the ability to interpret financial statements and keep abreast with changes in the Assisted Living Facility industry

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language

Certification and Clearance:

• Serve Safe Certification or State-approved safe food handling certification

• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

If you are a passionate and experienced leader looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our dynamic team and help us provide exceptional care and service to our community. Apply today!