Come join our awesome team at The Preserves as a Food Service Manager/CDM. No management experience required!
The Food Service Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Care Center Dining Services Department and meeting/exceeding the Dining Services hospitality and service standards. This position requires a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager).
The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).
Job Highlights:
- Generous “refer a friend” bonuses
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
- Pay In Lieu of Benefits Program
Salary: $45,000 - $67,000 per year, based on experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
- Certified as Dietary Manager required.
- Minimum of two (2) years Healthcare experience.
- Must have successfully completed food safety training
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet.
- Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
- Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
- Manages people effectively by taking responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services.
- Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
- Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Responds promptly to resident needs.
- Supports organization's goals and values.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to food services policies and procedures and job descriptions.
- Manage administration of personnel functions of the Care Center Dining Services Department: recruits, interviews, and hires department personnel; supervises orientation; counsels and/or disciplines Associates on infractions of established rules; terminates Employees when needed; conducts exit interviews of department personnel.
- Attends education and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills as the Culinary Director (CDM).
- Participates in facility meetings as required.
- Directs resident nutritional needs planning program.
- Attends and participates in resident care conferences.
- Contacts designated residents and/or families through routine and special visits; documents all pertinent dietary information (i.e., diet changes, eating habits and order changes).
- Coordinates dietary services with Nursing Department goals concerning individual resident nutritional needs in accordance with physician’s orders.
- Maintains residents’ meal tray cards and dietary profile as needed.
- Observes meal service in dining area.
- Ensures sanitation and safety standards are maintained.
- Supervises and assists in workflow and food handling techniques of staff throughout meal preparation and service.
- Plan and Coordinate Culinary Service functions in cooperation with other departments.
- Monitors adherence to the budget.
- Oversees the inventory and the ordering food and chemical supplies for the kitchen.
- Establish and maintain an accurate system for the tracking of meals served.
- Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors and reviews annually.
- Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.
- Assists other departments to ensure an organized and uniform system of services to residents.
- Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases according to established procedures.
- Prepares departmental objectives based on sound financial analysis, keeps work records and schedules, prepares department budgets, requisitions supplies, monitors inventory and establishes appropriate controls.
- Work as liaison with Consulting Dietician in meeting all State and Federal guidelines.
- Monthly operations reports.
- Supervises catering.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise additional employees in the Dining Services
department.
- Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Take pride in helping others, and join us today!
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Required
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2 year(s): Healthcare experience
Preferred
Required