Director of Dining Services

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Director of Dining Services

We are looking for the Director of Dining Services to join our leadership team at Morningside House of Towamencin, a leading personal care and memory care community in Lansdale, PA

Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we BLOOM!

What we are offering:

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $500
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Employee Exclusive Discount program
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Director of Dining Services - Position Summary:

Coordinates and directs all kitchen functions and dining room operation in the facility to include food preparation, food delivery, quality assurance and overall supervision of staff. Maintains compliance with all local, state and OSHA regulations affecting food service practices.

Director of Dining Services - Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all operational aspects of the dining/food service
• Responsible for the procurement of supplies maintaining food service area within budgetary allotment.
• Responsible for food service purchasing and record keeping.
• Meets with residents weekly to develop menu and ensure quality outcomes in nutrition and hospitality.
• Assists sales and marketing.
• Oversees compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements as it relates to the food service area.
• Responsible for implementation and management of company policy and standards.
• Assures that all food service employers are instructed in the proper use of kitchen equipment.
• Trains dining room staff in correct table set up and the delivery of meals to include special diet plates.
• Responsible for an ongoing quality assurance program / plan for the food service area. Responsible for interviewing food service applicants and making recommendations for selection.
• Supervises kitchen and dining room staff to include: performance evaluations, addressing disciplinary issues, orientation of new staff with ongoing education / in-servicing of staff. Formulates system for servicing residents in dining room area.
• Directly responsible for the menu planning and preparation, as well as of special diets.
• Works collaboratively with other departments in the planning and implementation of special functions.
• Prepares the initial and follow-up assessments specific to dietary religious preference.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program.
• Prepares the initial and follow-up assessments specific to dietary religious preference.
• Prepares and coordinates daily staff schedule. Responsible for organization / physical layout of food area.
• Attends departmental supervisor meetings. Other duties as assigned. Responsible for maintaining an emergency 72-hour supply of food and water.

Director of Dining Services - Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university with two to three years related experience and/or training; or twelve years of experience and/or training in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality as the educational equivalent preferred.
• Three years of experience and/or training equaling one year of college education.
• SERV-SAFE Certified or equivalent.
• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.