1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
Why Harmony?
- 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
- Training, Development & Career Laddering
- Great work-life balance
- Flexible Scheduling