Dining Services Manager

Country Meadows; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid time off with rollover

Job summary

Country Meadows in Allentown, PA is seeking a Dining Services Manager for a full-time dayshift (10am–6pm) to support campus operations. The role includes rotating weekends every third and every other holiday, managing meals, inventory, and sanitation to meet resident needs with high standards.

Two years of cooking experience with supervisory exposure are preferred, along with a National Sanitation Certificate or plan to obtain it within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience, preferably in Senior Living.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in quantity cooking, scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have a National Sanitation Certificate or be willing to complete a National Sanitation Course within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production records, controls portion sizes, and communicates with the team to minimize waste.
• Helps maintain sufficient inventory.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to meet residents' needs.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness standards for regulatory compliance.
• Provides input on new menu items and recipes.
• Trains new co-workers in food prep, equipment use, and sanitation procedures.
• Keeps temperature logs and cleaning charts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Supervisory ability

Inventory control

Team training

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

Allentown
430 N Krocks Rd
Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Description

Pay starts at $25.00 - $28.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Shift Information:

Opportunity Details:

• Full-time dayshift, 10am to 6pm
• To support continuous campus operations, this role includes: a rotating schedule of every 3rd weekend, and every other holiday.

What You'll Do

Dining Services Manager Responsibilities:

• Maintains production records controls portion size, and makes sure waste is under control through daily communication with the team.
• Helps to maintain sufficient inventory
• As necessary, prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents needs
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and cleanliness as it applies to the Mock Survey process, QMI and regulatory controls.
• Gives input on new menu items and recipes
• Ensures that new co-workers get proper training in food preparation, equipment operation, and knowledge of general cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Maintains temperature logs and daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning charts
• Can create, manage and maintain co-worker schedules.
• Knowledge of computerized menu and ordering software, such as Point of Service technology, to obtain meal orders from residents.

Dining Services Manager Requirements:

• Two years of cooking experience, prior food service experience preferably in Senior Living. Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in quantity cooking, scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have a National Sanitation Certificate or be willing to complete a National Sanitation Course within six months of hire.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage
• Excellent vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time
• Paid holidays, including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses, including a main entrée, side, beverage, and dessert

Our Support for You

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on our co-worker-centered benefits and incentives.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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