Food and Beverage Coordinator

Senior Living Management Careers; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Vacation/Personal and Holidays

Retention Bonus

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Senior Living Management Careers is seeking a Food & Beverage Coordinator in Orange City, FL to supervise dining staff and manage department operations. You will ensure compliance with health regulations, plan menus with guidance from a Registered Dietitian, and coordinate kitchen and dining room activities to deliver quality resident dining experiences.

The role emphasizes menu planning, budget control, inventory management, and strong resident relations in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–2 years related experience; or equivalent.
• Experience in food service management in assisted living, retirement housing, or long-term care settings preferred.
• Culinary degree or certifications preferred.
• Local/state food handling/sanitation licenses required; SERV-SAFE desired or as required by state.
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, exemplary meal service to residents and guests.
• Accommodate dietary needs and allergies; plan meals accordingly.
• Plan weekly menus with dietitian guidelines and company policies.
• Direct daily dining room and kitchen operations.
• Maintain food quality, temperature, quantity, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory, receive and store supplies; submit invoices.
• Audit inventory and monitor costs; manage food cost reports.
• Respond promptly to resident requests or complaints; foster positive relations.
• Ensure health department compliance and correct any deficiencies.

Skills

Food service management

Menu planning

Budget management

Resident relations

Education

GED or high school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

SERV-SAFE

CPR/First Aid

Job description

SC Orange City
Orange City, FL 32763, USA

Description

**This position is responsible for supervising all Food & Beverage department staff, managing the department budget, and complying with applicable federal, state and local laws & regulations.**

Our Food and Beverage Coordinator:

• Provides prompt and exemplary meal services to residents and guests to ensure a satisfactory dining experience.
• Is aware of residents’ special dietary needs, i.e. low-sodium “NAS” and low-sugar diets “NCS”, allergies, etc. and prepares meals accordingly.
• Plans weekly menus according to in accordance with nutritional guidelines provided by Registered Dietitian as well as with company policies & procedures.
• Directs daily operation of dining room and kitchen.
• Maintains quality assurance program, such as inspecting and sampling food quality, quantity, temperature as well as appearance of meals.
• Checks meals during service to ensure they are served in an appetizing matter and in accordance with residents’ diet and/or food preference.
• Practices positive resident relations by introducing himself or herself to new residents upon move-in and by responding promptly and positively to requests or complaints.
• Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of foods and non-food supplies; manages receiving, storage, and rotation of food and supplies inventory in accordance with established guidelines. Promptly submits invoices to the Business Office for payment processing.
• Develops and monitors inventory controls. Regularly audits inventory on hand (at least one a month).
• Maintains minimal food waste by using proper food storage and food recycling techniques. Ensures proper disposal of food and waste.
• Ensures prompt repair of equipment or obtains authorization for purchase of new equipment as necessary.
• Coordinates and executes special event catering.
• Maintains record of and compiles reports pertaining to menus, number of meals served, food and other departmental costs, personnel attendance records, repair of dietary equipment. Computes monthly food cost report as required.
• Acts as facility’s representative during health department inspections; assures compliance and follows-up to ensure deficiencies are immediately corrected

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior successful food service management experience specific to assisted living, retirement housing, long-term care or related environments preferred.
• Degree and/or certification from culinary institute preferred.
• Holds/obtains applicable local, state, otherwise required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.
• SERV-SAFE certified desired or as required by State.
• CPR/First Aid certified a plus.

Benefits of the Food & Beverage Coordinator:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental /Vision as well as a variety of Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation/Personal and Holidays
• Retention Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance

**Equal Opportunity Employer & drug-free Workplace**

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