Dining Services Director

Who are We? Wesley Woods is a faith-based, mission-driven, non-profit that is part of an integrated family of lifestyle communities, Life Enriching Communities.

Shifts Available: Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm, Evenings/ Weekends as needed for Training or Events

What is Your Role? The Director of Dining Services is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dining Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility. As directed by the administrator, this individual is responsible for assuring that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. A working knowledge of food products, packaging, product rotation and basic cooking skills is required.

We Offer:

Health benefits for full-time associates starting after 30 days

Generous PTO

Retirement Fund with Company Match

Gym Membership

Great schedule

Meaningful, Mission-Driven work

Opportunity to have a daily impact in the lives of others'

Diverse, positive, and collaborative working environment

We are seeking:

Individuals who exemplify, kindness, and positivity

Those who value teamwork, family, and community

Job Requirements:

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Essential Functions include the following.

Plans and develops dining and dietetic policies and procedures, standard recipe files, menus and meals which enhance the resident dining experience.

Coordinates dining services and activities with other related departments (Hospitality, Health Services, Administration, Housekeeping, Wellness Connection etc.).

Develops and recommends strategies/tactics to ensure the highest level of quality in resident dining services, nutrition, and meal preparation. Sets performance standards, measures outcomes, and implements corrective action to meet the campus' service goals. Instills in staff a concept of elegant dining for the residents.

Monitors programs and procedures to ensure on-time delivery and resident satisfaction. Visits residents, family members, and guests during mealtime(s) to evaluate the quality of meals served and to invite feedback regarding menu selection, food taste, presentation, and service.

Develops and implements standards, policies, and practices which ensure that the dining service areas, food storage rooms, preparation and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, orderly and sanitary manner in accordance with HACCP principles and in accordance with federal, state and local Health Department guidelines.

Partners with the management team to align dining policies, practices, and systems with LEC objectives.

Provides feedback to the organization regarding service concerns and recommends improvements. Ensures effective and long-term problem resolution.

Organizes, coaches and manages the dining services team including oversight supervision of staff and consulting personnel. Evaluates and measures performance and implements corrective action. Plans and provides training and education opportunities for staff to continuously learn, update, and expand their knowledge and skills.

Required Education and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.

A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred.

Serv Safe Certification and HACCP training is required.

A minimum of 5 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant or similar facility required.

Must possess a customer service background and orientation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and to compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug free workplace.