Director of Dining Services

Harmony Senior Services; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & development

Career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Dining Services Director in Laurel, MD to oversee all aspects of community dining operations, including staff supervision, menu planning, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and food-safety expertise to deliver high-quality meals for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, ensuring sanitation, managing inventories, and coordinating with maintenance and management to meet dietary

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Service Manager Certificate and/or meet all regulatory requirements necessary to hold a position as Food Service Manager.
• Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior care.
• Must be a high school graduate
• Must have experience in dining services with Management/Leadership experience
• Must be ServSafe Certified
• Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management team

Responsibilities

• Supervises all aspects of dining services staff, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, dining and storage areas; ensures equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Directs and assists in preparation and serving of meals to residents, associates, and guests.
• Plans monthly menus and ensures adherence to dietary needs and sanitation standards.
• Keeps menus and records; handles ordering and inventory with approved vendors.
• Maintains budget controls on food, supplies, and labor hours; enforces portion control.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Staff Training

Food Safety

Budget Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Food Service Manager Certificate

ServSafe Certified

Job description

3825 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724

Job Description

The Dining Services Director (DSD) supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working order.

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
Must maintain a knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations pertaining to city/county and state codes
Directs and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, associates, and guests
Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies
Prepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents. Ensures the menus are followed and food is prepared and served in accordance with proper sanitation procedures and standards
Ensures that meals are served on schedule and that there is no more than a fourteen (14) hour span between the end of the evening meal and the beginning of breakfast
Ensures an evening snack of nutritional value is available to residents who desire the same
Maintains copies of menus, as served for at least three (3) months
Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state and local health regulations and meets the community standards
Orders all raw food, supplies and equipment through approved vendors and keeps an accurate inventory
Able to maintain quality standards and stay within budget for food, supplies, and labor hours
Understands personnel policies and manages the food service department accordingly
Controls food portions served and observes amounts consumed
Prepares and posts menus in the kitchen
Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment with the assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor
Attends all required staff meetings and in-services
Meets and visits with all new residents within four (4) days of move-in
Will become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident. Must be alert to changes in diet orders or resident abilities as well as likes and dislikes
Provides excellent customer service when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Recognizes the special dietary needs of residents living in Harmony Square (HS). Trains staff to identify these needs as well. Ensures food offerings on HS are appropriate to meet resident needs
Conducts monthly food committee meeting with resident representatives
Plans, organizes, assists and supervises dining services to assist with marketing functions
Sets up and conducts in-service educational training for dining services staff
May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as assigned

Requirements:
Must possess a Food Service Manager Certificate and/or meet all regulatory requirements necessary to hold a position as Food Service Manager
Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior care
Must be a high school graduate
Must have experience in dining services with Management/Leadership experience
Must be ServSafe Certified
Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management team
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Must have good leadership and supervisory skills
Must have knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the work day
Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, or at least eight times a shift, with the ability to carry heavy objects up to 20 feet
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Must maintain a neat and clean public appearance presentation

Salary Range: 80,000-83,000 annual salary

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling