Food Services Manager in Training — Lead Dining Excellence

Yona Solutions; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wages on demand

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Solutions is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) for Food Services to join our dietary team in a long-term care facility. You will assist with leading quality dining programs to enhance residents’ meals and collaborate with the Food Services Director to meet federal, state, and local standards.

This role trains staff, supervises daily operations, plans staffing, maintains records, manages costs, and promotes resident satisfaction while upholding safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality
• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
• ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Dietary Manager, CDM/CFPP per ANFP
• Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent stress management and organizational skills
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Services Director with leading quality dining programs that will enhance the meal experience for the residents
• Works with the Food Services Director to ensure the dining programs meet federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
• Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered; Maintains proper staffing levels
• Maintains required records including inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
• Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• Promotes professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
• Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable
• Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
• Ensures the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Stress management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's or higher in food service management/hospitality

Tools

ServSafe

CDM/CFPP

Job description

Yona Solutions is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) for Food Services to join our dietary team in a long-term care facility. You will assist with leading quality dining programs to enhance residents’ meals and collaborate with the Food Services Director to meet federal, state, and local standards.

This role trains staff, supervises daily operations, plans staffing, maintains records, manages costs, and promotes resident satisfaction while upholding safety and sanitation.