Dining Services Manager
Company: Brookdale
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 6, 2025
Job Description:
OverviewEarly Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is
available for Hourly AssociatesMake Lives Better Including Your
Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your
best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you
can find opportunities to grow your career through professional
development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall
health and wellness.Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and
pet insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical
illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursementBase pay in range will be determined by
applicant's skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team
based bonus opportunities.Veterans, transitioning active duty
military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to
apply.Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all
applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19
vaccination.To support our associates in their journey to become a
U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization
(Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes
and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for
at least a year.The application window is anticipated to close
within 30 days of the date of the posting.ResponsibilitiesPlans,
manages, and coordinates activities of the dining services
department at one or more locations, and provides food services for
residents and employees.
- Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining
services.
- Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed
budget.
- Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus
and controls food costs; may be scheduled to prepare meals.
- Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are
prepared per company procedures.
- Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving
areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and
sanitation are followed.
- Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff
schedules.
- Maintains inventory of food and nonfood items.
- Selects, orients, and trains new employees in department;
effectively delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure
effective flow of materials and services.
- Develops and directs cost control system; prepares and submits
department budget to director.
- Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents;
presents dining services education program to dining services and
other staff as needed.
- Ensures safe work procedures are developed and followed, to
include those relating to employee injuries, prevention, and
infection control.
- Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place
and appropriate follow-up occurs.This job description represents an
overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.
It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of
responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as
assigned by his/her supervisor.QualificationsEducation and
Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
required. Two to four years experience in commercial kitchen,
operation and line cooking, and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.Certifications, Licenses,
and Other Special Requirements: Current ServSafe Certification
required. State food service certification required, if applicable.
ACF Certified Sous Chef (CSC) preferred.Management/Decision Making:
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions
within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve
moderately complex problems based on precedent, example,
reasonableness or a combination of these.Knowledge and Skills:
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a
thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Familiarity with
Microsoft software preferred. Basic typing skills are essential. A
thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation, culinary
nutrition, and supervisory management is required.Physical Demands
and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Reach with hands and arms
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Exposure to latex
- Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or
biological hazards
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
- VisionBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a
drug-free workplace.Salary Range Information$23.58 - $35.37 /
hour
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