Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident’s lives, but life to their years.
Position Summary: In cooperation with the Executive Chef/Dining Services Director, this role will coordinate the food service program to provide nutrition and variety within a budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) and office equipment (FAX, photocopier, telephone)
• Knowledge and conformity to state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supervision is preferred.
• Certificate or degree in food service is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitche

• Prepare food daily as outlined on the weekly menu plan provided by dietician.
• Assist with menu planning; review and adjust menus with supervisor to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Identify adaptive equipment or altered food preparation procedures to assist residents in maintaining an independent eating function.
• Adjust menus to utilize foods in the refrigerator and freezer to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Monitor portion control to meet residents’ requests and meet basic nutritional requirements.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Maintain portion control to meet budgetary requirements.
• Assist with planning menus and preparation of foods for special events.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all delivered foods and ingredients for infection control.
• Establish and oversee cleaning schedule for all dishware, pots and pans, equipment, appliances, floors drains, storage area, refrigerator, freezer, and sinks.
• Maintain a written inventory of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes and utensils.
• Notify Maintenance Director of malfunction of equipment or appliances.
• Work with team to ensure efficient operation of the community.
• Operate food service department within guidelines of community budget.
• Maintain high level of resident satisfaction in food service department.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in the food service program.
• Coordinate and assign work to team members involved in the food service program.
• Interview and recommend staff to Executive Chef/Dining Director. Train, supervise, and assign work to new food service employees.
• Implement and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures in the food service department
• Participate in marketing the community by providing high quality customer service and preparing marketing meals, as needed.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen