Dining Services Director

Sioux Falls, SD, USA Req #14381
Friday, January 10, 2025

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  • Responsible for ordering, food inventory, including proper disposal procedures for out-of-date items, and maintaining supplies.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:

  • Paid time off (including holidays)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents

  • Education assistance

  • Bonus and retirement plans

  • Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employee Resource Program

  • 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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  • Sioux Falls, SD, USA