Assistant Dining Service Director

Harmony Senior Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladderi

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Virginia Beach is seeking an Assistant Dining Services Manager to oversee all aspects of food service for residents, staff, and guests. You will help hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dining staff while ensuring meals meet approved menus and dietary needs.

You will supervise staff, maintain sanitation and safety, manage budgets, and ensure quality and portion control. The role requires Serv-Safe certified or willing to become certified within 60 days, with flexible

Qualifications

• Must be Serv-Safe certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hiring.
• Dining services experience in a management or leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of ordering, storing, preparing and serving in a food service environment, preferably in a senior living community.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Quick learner and able to apply principles learned.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and cope with temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise.
• Must lift 50 lbs regularly and/or up to eight times per shift.
• Able to carry, pull or push heavy objects up to 20 feet.
• Organized and able to work well with others as part of a team.
• Willing to wear designated uniform and maintain hygiene and neat appearance.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of food service for residents, staff and guests.
• Assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating food service staff.
• Prepares meals per approved menus and dietary needs.
• Maintains sanitation and safety per policies and regulations.
• Monitors budget for food and supply costs and maintains quality.
• Trains new dining associates and conducts in-service sessions.
• Reports faulty equipment and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Ensures proper portion control and keeps work areas clean.

Skills

Leadership

Food Service Management

Menu Planning

Compliance & Safety

Team Supervision

Education

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

2077 S. Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

Job Description

The Assistant Dining Services Manager oversees all aspects of food service for residents, staff, and guests. The Assistant Dining Services Manager assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all food service staff. Prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes and takes into account special dietary needs of the residents.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
• Supervises dining staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies, and to ensure proper use of raw food and supplies
• Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state, and local health regulations and meets the community standards
• Maintains quality standards and stays within budget for food/supply costs
• Prepares and presents menu items according to standard recipes
• Maintains clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors/prep areas
• Participates in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director
• Reports faulty equipment, broken or chipped glassware, broken or chipped food trays, etc. to supervisor.
• Removes from service any items that may be potentially dangerous to a resident or associate
• Reports incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately.
• Must be recorded 2 times/daily
• Makes sure all leftovers are properly cooled, stored, identified, and dated
• Observes good safety practices Pays special attention to portion control
• Removes frozen food items from freezer for next day (or meal) preparation, and begins prep for next day meal
• Makes appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available when approved by Dining Services Director
• Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for each meal being served
• Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for next day meal when working evening shift
• Responsible for taking and recording food temps three (3) times daily
• Attends staff meetings and in-services as required
• Will develop a good working knowledge of specific requests and diets of each resident.
• Must be alert to changes as well as likes and dislikes
• Must be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Supervises dining staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director
• Assists in training new dining associates Conducts in-service training at the direction of the Dining Services Director
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hiring
• Must have dining services experience in a management or leadership capacity
• Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparing and serving in a food service environment, preferably in a senior living community
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Must be a quick learner and be able to effectively apply principles learned
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift
• Must be able to carry, pull or push heavy objects up to 20 feet
• Must be organized, and able to work well with others as part of a team
• Must be in a designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene and neat public appearance
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary Range: $48,000/annually - $55,000/annually depending on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling