Dining Services Director

Appone; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead the Dining Services Department at the Medford, OR location.

You will develop menus, manage budgets and inventory, and mentor a team of cooks, servers, and assistants to deliver compassionate dining experiences for residents. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring sanitation standards are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Formal training in food service management or the culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Food Handler's card (or ability to obtain one).
• Strong English communication with residents and coworkers.
• Pass a criminal background check and meet health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create menus in partnership with the Culinary Specialist.
• Cook and order food and supplies; manage a department budget and inventory.
• Inspire and lead the Dining Services team through collaboration and teamwork.
• Ensure safety and sanitation policies are implemented.
• Collaborate with marketing, nursing, and Life Enrichment to plan events and tailor food preferences.
• Interview, hire, and orient new team members; supervise cooks, servers, and assistants.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Food service management or Culinary arts training

Food Handler's Card

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You'll Do

The Dining Services Director manages the overall operation of the Dining Services Department. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

As a Dining Services Director, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will be responsible for menu development, cooking, ordering food and supplies, managing a budget, and maintaining inventory control.
• You will create menus in partnership with the Culinary Specialist and your team.
• You will be responsible for inspiring your team by modeling collaboration and teamwork.
• You will demonstrate kindness and empathy for the elders you and your team serve.
• You will work with the marketing, nursing, and Life Enrichment teams to showcase your work, determine food preferences, and for internal and external events where food is served.
• You will supervise, assign duties, and direct the Dining Services team. (Cooks, Servers, Assistants, etc.)
• You will interview, make hiring decisions, and orient new team members.
• You will ensure that safety and sanitation policies are implemented.

What You'll Bring

• You will have at least one-year supervisory experience.
• You will bring kindness and a desire to work with the elderly; enjoy working with people in general.
• You will have a Food Handler's card or be able to get one.
• You will formally trained in food service management or the culinary arts or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts.
• You will be capable of maintaining full-time attendance.
• You will meet all health requirements.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  • Financial wellness education program.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Education reimbursement program.

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization, we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application, you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity!

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Division The Grove Senior Living - Medford, OR

Location The Grove Senior Living

About the Organization We believe trusting relationships are a basic human need and the strongest foundation for caring for one another.
Our decisions are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. This is our True North.
We create communities where elders, families, and employees are growing, teaching, and formulating new memories. Together we are discovering, experimenting, and contributing. We trust one another to do the right thing in the spirit of honor and love.

This position is currently accepting applications.