Dining Services Director — Flexible Scheduling

Sonida Senior Living; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO available from day one

Paid Training

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living in Arlington, TX is seeking a Dining Services Director to manage inventory, food preparation, and dietary staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, be committed to high-quality care for residents, and adhere to safety standards.

This position offers competitive wages, health benefits, and supportive educational opportunities. Join us to help enhance the lives of our senior residents!

Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in a similar position preferred.
• Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inventory, purchasing, storing and preparation of food according to the provided menus and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards.
• Provides leadership and supervision of dietary staff.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory control

Leadership

Food safety standards

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Find your joy here, at The Waterford on Cooper, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!

The Waterford at Cooper, a premier retirement community in Arlington, TX, provides quality care to residents in an, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE community.

What We Offer You

• Flexible scheduling**
• Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
• SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
• Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
• Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
• Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
• 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
• PTO available day one
• Paid Training
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status
• Eligibility based on location
  

Culinary Services Director Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing/supervising dining services staff.
• Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents.
• Coordinates closely with nursing staff to ensure residents’ needs are constantly being met, as needed.
• Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verify orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensure that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Must be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
• An associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• Serve Safe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).