Dining Services Director
At Touchmark, the talented team members who serve in our communities don't just come to a job, they come to be part of something bigger - a mission focused on enriching people's lives. In the process of doing that, they grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills.
In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 team members said they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. If you are looking for a place where you can build relationships, explore underused talents, and make a difference every day, apply now or come see us about joining our team.
Purpose: To oversee the production and delivery of quality food and beverage within budget and in accordance with all food safety regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Model the Touchmark Values in decision-making and in interactions with team members, residents, and guests.
- Ensure that the department adheres to the Touchmark Gold Standards and Operational Standards.
- Ability to lead a stand-up meeting each day to reinforce and foster a culture of teamwork and commitment to the Touchmark mission, values, and Gold Standards.
- Ability to communicate in stand-up and throughout the day with the team to ensure awareness of goals and/or help needed.
- Responsible for attending daily management stand-up meetings.
- Provide direct communication with residents during regular front of house appearances.
- Responsible for production planning and review.
- Responsible for ordering, food inventory, including proper disposal procedures for out-of-date items, and maintaining supplies.
- Responsible for meeting budgets and ability to evaluate and explain P&L.
- Responsible for producing and maintaining the highest quality food production.
- Leading the hot line and overseeing food services, ensuring high food quality.
- Maintain high cleanliness, sanitation procedures, and ensure temperature logs are being completed.
- Ensure adherence to all cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Assist with pre-meal preparation, as needed.
- Responsible for completing time and temperature logs through each service.
- Responsible for maintaining temperature (cooler & freezer) and sanitation logs.
- Responsible for maintaining proper labeling techniques.
- Responsible for providing support to the team in completing operational tasks and cleaning duties.
- Responsible for safety awareness and communication of any risks/concerns that are observed.
- Responsible for creating schedules for all kitchen team members.
- Ability to work and make decisions in high pressure situations.
- Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, and integrity.
- Ability to communicate with team members, and mentor as needed, regarding on-the-job expectations and behavior.
- Work with Executive Chef on menu planning and development.
- Responsible for overseeing Banquet Event Order.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- This position requires regular contact with vulnerable adults. This contact may be unsupervised at times.
Education and Experience:
- Certificate or degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
- High school diploma required.
- Three years of progressive experience in a similar environment.
- Demonstrated success in running a profitable kitchen.
- Demonstrated success in managing and motivating a team of employees.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills.
- Experience using a point-of-sale system.
- Knowledgeable in the use of computers, including MS Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures.
- Ability to work varied schedules in response to business needs.
Benefits:
Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:
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Paid time off (including holidays)
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Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
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Education assistance
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Bonus and retirement plans
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Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee Resource Program
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Supplemental insurance options
Touchmark has over 2,400 team members and is a privately-owned company with a long history of success. Check us out at www.Touchmark.com.
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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA