Cedarhurst of Owensboro
Dining Services Director
Cedarhurst of Owensboro, Owensboro, Kentucky, us, 42302
Cedarhurst, 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 Owensboro 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.
As a Dining Services Director, working with the Executive Director,
you will impact the lives of our residents by :
Supervising 10-15 employees in the day-to-day presentation of dining services developed specifically for seniors.
Scheduling staff on an ongoing basis and providing coverage when necessary.
Maintaining good communication with all vendors, community leadership, and regional dining services team.
Supporting all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
Maintaining, ordering, and accounting for food inventories necessary to complete duties and keeping food and supply costs within budget.
Instructing all employees on the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
Exhibiting thorough knowledge of all food service positions and providing hands-on training to staff.
Demonstrating a working knowledge of all dining services shifts and being familiar with individual assignments and resident dining needs.
Creating recipes that are easy for dietary staff to follow.
Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner.
Recruiting, orientating, and hiring new dining service staff.
Assisting Executive Director with monthly staff in-service meetings as requested and on committees as appointed.
Assisting with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels, as well as participate in resident sales, tours, and community needs when required.
Managing company credit card and filing receipts in a timely manner.
Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
Utilizing basic mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst guidelines for infection control.
Remaining current with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities.
Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care.
Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with conflict intervention and resolution.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other duties as assigned.
To become a Dining Services Director,
you will need:
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 senior living community preferred.
Proficiency in Internet browsers and Microsoft Office programs.
When considering a career with Cedarhurst,
please understand that:
Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work.
Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset, providing extensive training and development opportunities.
Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within.
Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match.
All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test.
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Dining Services Director
at our Cedarhurst of Owensboro 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.
As a Dining Services Director, working with the Executive Director,
you will impact the lives of our residents by :
Supervising 10-15 employees in the day-to-day presentation of dining services developed specifically for seniors.
Scheduling staff on an ongoing basis and providing coverage when necessary.
Maintaining good communication with all vendors, community leadership, and regional dining services team.
Supporting all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
Maintaining, ordering, and accounting for food inventories necessary to complete duties and keeping food and supply costs within budget.
Instructing all employees on the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
Exhibiting thorough knowledge of all food service positions and providing hands-on training to staff.
Demonstrating a working knowledge of all dining services shifts and being familiar with individual assignments and resident dining needs.
Creating recipes that are easy for dietary staff to follow.
Handling food in a safe and appropriate manner.
Recruiting, orientating, and hiring new dining service staff.
Assisting Executive Director with monthly staff in-service meetings as requested and on committees as appointed.
Assisting with Sales/Marketing procedures to develop and enhance satisfaction levels, as well as participate in resident sales, tours, and community needs when required.
Managing company credit card and filing receipts in a timely manner.
Maintaining appropriate food temperatures by ensuring proper cooling/heating procedures are followed and equipment is working properly.
Utilizing basic mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst guidelines for infection control.
Remaining current with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities.
Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care.
Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with conflict intervention and resolution.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other duties as assigned.
To become a Dining Services Director,
you will need:
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 senior living community preferred.
Proficiency in Internet browsers and Microsoft Office programs.
When considering a career with Cedarhurst,
please understand that:
Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work.
Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset, providing extensive training and development opportunities.
Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within.
Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match.
All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test.
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