Assistant Dining Services Director, ADSD

The Assistant Dining Services Director (ADSD) supports the Dining Services Director in leading the culinary team to provide high-quality nutritious and appetizing meals for our residents. This role balances administrative duties such as scheduling and inventory with hands-on leadership in the kitchen and dining room. The ADSD ensures that all dining operations are conducted with a focus on hospitality safety and strict adherence to healthcare regulations. He or she provides friendly responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining team members primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Senior Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Position:Full-time. Weekend shifts are a primary requirement of this role supplemented by a flexible rotation of weekdays

Qualifications

Minimum of 23 years of culinary or dining management experience preferably in senior living healthcare or high-end hospitality.

Current ServSafe Manager Certification is required (or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire)

Ability to read and write English. An activeand valid drivers licenseis required.

Willingness and ability to learn new tasks

Must be available to work varied shifts and weekends. Strong organizational skills proficiency in basic computer applications (Word Excel ordering systems) and a passion for serving the senior population.

Ability to lift heavy objects; stand and walk short distances throughout the day. Ability to tolerate heat from the kitchen.

Must be Foodsafety compliant.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations and in compliance with Sanitation Code.

Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point HACCP Workplace Hazardous Material Information System WHMIS.

Responsible for ensuring a clean safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.

Serve attractive nutritious meals in a pleasant respectful manner mindful of the special needs of the residents.

Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.

Prepare the dining rooms daily: set tables pour beverages clear and clean dishes.

Upon receiving stock put it away following the procedures as required.

Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available ex: power failure.

Ensure the kitchen and dining areas meet all HACCP local health department and state regulatory requirements. Maintain a clean organized and safe working environment. Performs other duties as directed by the Dining Services Director.

Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate Have Fun and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! Its Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Create and drive the sales culture.