Dining Services Manager

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking a Dining Services Manager to oversee daily cooking and service for residents on a full-time dayshift (10am–6pm) at our Allentown campus. The role requires managing production records, inventory, and training staff to meet quality and sanitation standards while coordinating menus and co-worker schedules.

The ideal candidate brings two years of cooking experience, some supervisory experience, and familiarity with kitchen operations, with a National

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 size, and keeps waste under control through daily team communication.
• Helps maintain sufficient inventory.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents meals on time to satisfy residents’ needs.
• Maintains high sanitation and cleanliness standards per regulatory controls.

Skills

Cooking experience

Supervisory experience

Scheduling

Inventory control

Purchasing

Education

High School diploma or GED

National Sanitation Certificate

Tools

Point of Sale software

Job 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.

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