Dining Services Leader — Nutrition, Budget & Quality

Brookdale Senior Living in; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages for non-0

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Manager (Finance) to lead the dining operations across one or more locations. The role requires ensuring high standards of food safety, menu planning, and cost control.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate with residents and staff, and manage budgets while delivering nutritious meals in alignment with Brookdale's standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to four years experience in commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current ServSafe Certification required. State food service certification required, if applicable. ACF Certified Sous Chef (CSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies guidelines to manage the dining services department across one or more locations.
• Develops and enforces standards for organization and supervision of dining services.
• Plans menus and controls food costs; determines food quantities.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking per company procedures.
• Performs frequent inspections of work, storage, and serving areas for food-safety compliance.
• Maintains inventory and staff schedules; prepares cleaning schedule and production worksheets.
• Trains new employees and delegates authority to dining services staff.
• Develops and directs cost-control systems and submits department budgets.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; supports dining services education.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Supervisory management

Culinary nutrition

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Manager (Finance) to lead the dining operations across one or more locations. The role requires ensuring high standards of food safety, menu planning, and cost control.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate with residents and staff, and manage budgets while delivering nutritious meals in alignment with Brookdale's standards.