Senior Dining Services Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Overseesthe daily operations of the dining services department including budget, menu, food preparation, labor management, food safety and sanitation, and leadership of dining services team. Modifies provided menus in alignment with regulationstaking into consideration resident allergies, intolerances, dietary needs, and resident's preferences. Ensures thatfood meets the nutritional specifications as outlined by state and local guidelines. Providesleadership to dining services team members including the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, annual performance reviews, and daily oversight. Managesthe dining services schedule including creating a monthly schedule, dailyassignments, and finding coveragefor time off requests and call offs. May be required to be on-call after hoursand on weekends to supportdining services team members and cover staffing. Managesthe food and supply ordering process including inventory management and placingand receiving orders. Ensures thedepartment has sufficient food and supplies at all times, including an emergency reserve. Inspectsthe food service areas and kitchen to ensure they are clean and safe. Maintainscompliance with Department of Healthfood safety and sanitation regulations, including food storage and rotation, food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment safety. Takes prompt actions to address any unsafe conditions and practices or equipment issues. Ensures all team members follow protocols and policiesfor fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemicals and swiftly addresses concerns. Trainsdining services team members on company policies, health department standards, and other regulatory requirements. Facilitates department team meetings and huddles to communicate changes and ensure team members'understanding of expectations. Monitors food quality, presentation, and servicedelivery to ensures it meets quality standards. Collects feedbackregarding dining experience from residents, visitors, and staff. Acts as the lead cook during assigned meals. Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards. Manages the department budget including spend downs, expense reporting, managing food and supplycost and labor management to PPD. Implementsdietary changes as directed thru PCP Diet Orders. Ensures all dining servicesteam members are aware of diet changes and that all dietary entries in the resident records are accurate and timely. Participates in leadership team by actively contributing in building and company-wide initiatives and attending leadership team meetings such as stand up, and other meetings as required. Keeps Executive Director and department heads up to date on changes in the dining services department. Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed. Assists with the onboarding and development of assigned Dining Services Manager(s) through coaching, mentorship, and training. Provides on-call support to Dining ServicesManager(s) by answering questions and providing guidance. Providesdining services support to assigned communities(s) by assisting with menuplanning, budgeting, food and supply ordering, regulatory requirements, and day to day dietary operations. Collaborateswith the regional and operational leadership team to support the implementationof dining services goals and objectives. Participates on special projects and work groups as requested. Providestime off coverage and fills in for vacancies in the Dining Services Manager(s)position at other assisted living communities as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff. Protectsprivacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, teammembers, the department/center/community, and company information and records. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEServSafe certification required. Must meet certification requirements by the local and state regulations. 3+ years' experience indietary, with health care experience and one year of supervisory experience required. Experience with budgets, scheduling, inventory, and food ordering helpful. Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager beneficial. EDUCATIONHigh school diploma, GED orequivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience. EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different. Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.