Director of Dining Services

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Why The Kensington Reston? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too!

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License / Certification: Formal education in management, culinary arts & other related fields. (Preferred)

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a Dining Services role, with full operational knowledge of front & back of the house operations in a senior living environment (Required), Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Salary: Starting at $100,000 + 20% Annual Bonus Potential

Work Location: In Person at The Kensington Reston

Job Status / Schedule: Full-Time, including Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, On-Call

What does Kensington Senior Living offer you?

• Competitive Salary and Annual Bonus Potential
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits.
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Complimentary Meals
• Growth Opportunities

Overview:

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of the community’s dining services by overseeing dietary requirements, regulatory compliance, daily operations, kitchen production, meal service, snack and beverage service, departmental safety, and the maintenance and sanitation of the work area.

What will you do as the Director of Dining Services?

• Develop seasonal 4-week menu cycles that provide creative and appealing items for residents in all levels of assisted and memory care neighborhoods. Obtains approval from a licensed dietician that menus are well balanced, varied, and nutritionally adequate to meet the needs of each resident.
• Prepares and provides residents with three meals daily in common dining areas and makes snacks and beverages available to residents continuously throughout each 24-hour period, 7 days per week.
• Prepares and arranges for the provision of special diets to individuals as ordered by the residents’ physician or as required by the residents’ condition. Ensures that special diets and dietary restrictions are documented in the residents’ record and service plans.
• Provides menu, event planning, and provides support to the sales and marketing team for special events that are held within the community.
• Plans and implements all Dining Services related in-service training programs. Maintains records as to the continuing education of each team member participating in the Dining Services program.
• Assures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to Dining Services.
• Develops and implements cleaning, preventative maintenance, and inspection programs for all kitchens, equipment, storage areas, janitor closets, service areas, lounges, and dining rooms to ensure they are continuously maintained in safe, clean, and like-new conditions.
• Interviews, recommends hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines Dining Services personnel. Sets departmental priorities, assigns tasks, and keeps team members informed of relevant changes.
• Schedules and supervises the activities of culinary and service team members involved in the food service program, covering all kitchen, dining, and snack/beverage areas of the community.
• Provides input into the annual business and budget planning for the Dining Services Department. Monitors and adjusts staffing levels, menu planning, food and supply inventories, and food production to meet labor cost, food cost, and dining quality goals.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge & Skill: 

• Knowledge of appropriate Federal and State regulations pertaining to Senior Living.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead effectively within a culturally diverse, team-based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Possess proficient computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new database programs.
• Ability to calculate figures related to budgetary items, staffing needs, and amounts such as percentages and area.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of Virginia State Police criminal background check.
• Demonstrate freedom from Tuberculosis by PPD/TB test or chest x-ray, documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a current management certification in Safe Food Handling.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency.
• Work areas may be subject to noise, distractions, and interruptions, an ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.