Dietary Director

The ideal candidate will bring a fresh approach to senior dining, blending culinary excellence with a deep understanding of nutrition and seniors' preferences.

This role combines leadership, creativity, and operational expertise to elevate our dining services to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:



* Plan and execute high-quality, appealing, and nutritious menus tailored to the needs and preferences of independent seniors.


* Ensure meals are prepared and presented to a professional standard that enhances the dining experience.


* Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate fresh ideas into menus.


* Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation , and cleanliness.


* Manage inventory and ordering to ensure cost-effective and high-quality food purchasing.


* Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring the kitchen meets or exceeds health inspection requirements.


* Lead, supervise, and mentor the kitchen and dining service staff, fostering a positive and professional environment.


* Train and develop servers and kitchen staff to provide exceptional service and maintain consistency in food quality and presentation .


* Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching


* Manage the dining services budget, including labor, food costs, and supplies.


* Analyze financial reports to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.


* Identify opportunities to optimize operations and improve efficiency without compromising quality.


* Build relationships with residents to understand their dining preferences, needs , and feedback.

Qualifications:



* Culinary degree or certification preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.


* Experience in a culinary leadership role, ideally in a senior living community, hotel, or similar large-scale operation.


* Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary restrictions, and food preferences


* Proven experience in menu planning, budgeting, and kitchen management.


* Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills


* S ervSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification

Summary of benefits: We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with employer match, Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, sick days and 7 paid holidays a year.

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