Dining Services Supervisor

Brookdale Senior Living in; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; 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

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living in Illinois is seeking a Dining Services Supervisor to lead dining operations, supervise staff in the dining services area, greet and seat residents, ensure timely room service, maintain a clean dining environment, and uphold safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of related experience, and current ServSafe Certification.

The supervisor collaborates with the Dining Room Manager, schedules with budget guidelines, and supports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year certificate from college/tech school preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years related experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification required; valid food handling licenses as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat residents and guests; maintain a pleasant, clean dining environment.
• Oversee dining services staff in the absence of the Manager; ensure timely opening/closing and accurate room-service delivery.
• Plan daily menus in line with company standards and procedures; monitor safety and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

English literacy

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Dining Services Supervisor (Finance)

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus one year certificate from college or technical school preferred. Minimum of one to two years related experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Management/Decision Making

Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills

Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Must have outgoing and cheerful personality and be energetic, friendly, and organized. Must enjoy working with older adults and be capable of walking and standing for long periods of time. Ability to read and write English; ability to communicate with residents and other employees; ability to follow oral and written directions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Responsible for providing a quality dining experience by greeting and seating residents and guests, overseeing dining services staff in the absence of the Manager and maintaining a pleasant and clean dining environment. May be required to supervise other staff positions.

• Assists Manager with daily supervision of dining services associates.
• Ensures smooth and timely opening and closing of the dining room. Ensures room service orders are delivered timely and properly. Ensures meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Maintains a pleasant and clean environment. Inspects work to ensure completion.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Plans daily menu for residents in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Assists in ensuring proper staffing coverage for each shift including making changes due to absences.
• Works with Dining Room Manager to produce weekly schedules with budgetary guidelines for service staff.
• Assists service staff during mealtime as needed. Assists in greeting and seating residents and guests. Assists in resident billing of food services charges.
• Oversees staff in absence of Manager. Provides supervision for special events.
• In consultation with the Director, Dining Services, hires, trains, disciplines and terminates departmental employees in accordance with company policy.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within facility to assure that food service is properly maintained and meets the needs of the residents.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Salary Minimum: 18.57Salary Maximum: 23.22