Dining Services Director Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living

Deerfield Ridge, a community of Navion Senior Living, is looking for a Dining Services Director who is creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation. You will be “the chief” and maintain all aspects of the kitchen. Requires every other weekend and holidays.

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• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Recruit and manage kitchen team members
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and residents

• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate preferred
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Communication and leadership skills
• Maintains a current Serv Safe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become Serv Safe certified
• To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, possess written and verbal skills for effective communication, be competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• You will also need to demonstrate your ability to serve seniors in a team environment
• Past food service leadership experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities