Memory Care Dining Supervisor — Lead a Caring Team

Ovation in; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance Options

Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ovation by Avamere in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate Dining Room Supervisor to lead dining services in memory care. You will supervise 10+ staff, schedule shifts, and ensure resident-centered service on the floor.

Ideal candidates have experience in restaurant, hospitality, or memory care dining services with strong leadership and customer service skills; experience with older adults is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-2 years of food service experience, with 6–12 months in a supervisory/management role.
• Knowledge of high standards of food service sanitation and safety.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene while working, including frequent hand washing and hair restraints.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers and other departments.
• Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required and must be maintained during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and related hospital/ALF/IL/ALZ regulations.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Train dining room servers and hosts on etiquette, hospitality, and service standards.
• Create work schedules and manage shift coverage.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address disciplinary issues as needed.
• Welcome new residents, assist with seating, and maintain a warm dining atmosphere.
• Coordinate with healthcare and dietary teams to meet diets and textures.
• Track meal attendance and alert staff if a resident misses a safety check.
• Handle resident complaints tactfully and accommodate preferences.
• Plan daily table sections and service flow based on meal counts.
• Supervise meal service pacing and tray delivery/room service.
• Monitor dining supplies and assist with stock and light dishwashing.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, ADA, OSHA, and health dept regulations.
• Supervise cleaning duties to maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Ensure adherence to health codes and sanitation standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and safe handling during service.
• Manage cleaning schedules and side-work for serving staff.
• Dispose of food and waste per policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Operate kitchen equipment

CPR/BLS Certification

Food Handlers Card

Dietary practices knowledge

Friendly, customer-focused demeanor

Job description

Ovation by Avamere in Omaha, NE seeks a compassionate Dining Room Supervisor to lead dining services in memory care. You will supervise 10+ staff, schedule shifts, and ensure resident-centered service on the floor.

Ideal candidates have experience in restaurant, hospitality, or memory care dining services with strong leadership and customer service skills; experience with older adults is preferred.