Assistant Director of Dining Services

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Barton (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services seeks a Dining Services leader to oversee daily operations of the kitchen, dish area, and dining rooms while ensuring compliance with regulations and service standards.

Responsibilities include menu collaboration with the Director of Nutritional Services, inventory control within budget, and participation in staff and resident meetings to support quality meal service.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the dining services, including kitchen and dining rooms.
• Adheres to state regulations and current policies for food prep and service.
• Collaborates with the Director on menus and recipe development.
• Maintains inventory within budget constraints and follows purchasing directives.
• Conducts audits and supports performance improvement initiatives in food service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Leadership

Autonomy

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Salary

$26.00 to $33.80/hour

Overview

Oversees, organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the department.

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Responsibilities

1. Oversees the daily operations of the dining service department including the kitchen, dish room, food storage areas, and dining rooms.

2. Adheres to state regulations, current best practices, policies, and procedures for food preparation and meal service.

3. Works with Director of Nutritional Services on menus and recipe development.

4. Maintains department food and non-food item inventory consistent with budgetary confines.

5. Adheres to purchasing practices set forth by the Director of Purchasing and Nutritional Services Director.

6. Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to food service.

7. Attends, leads, and actively participates in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.

8. Performs job functions of each department position when necessary.

9. Regularly interacts and communicates with residents/family members regarding meal service.

10. Maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations of the State Department of Health code and rules and regulations regarding meal service in the post-acute care setting.

11. Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and service of food in accordance with State rules and regulations.

12. Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic and/or Food Service students and interns.

13. Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.

14. Evaluates the performance of all Dining Services staff members.

15. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

16. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.

17. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

18. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

19. Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

20. Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

21. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Displays highest levels of cleanliness and safety
• Leads by example and displays effective leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in teams
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Helpful and supportive to staff and residents

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.