Supervisor of Dining Services

University Place a part of Franciscan Ministries is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette Indiana looking for a Supervisor of Dining Services

University Place is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living assisted living memory support assisted living and skilled nursing/long-term care.

Additionally the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical occupational and speech therapies and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.

Must enjoy working with the senior population

Employee Benefits: Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials Group Health Dental & Vision Employer Funded Health Savings Account Life/Disability Insurance 401k Match Tuition Assistance Generous Paid Time Off

About Franciscan Ministries: We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path.

We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training continuing education and wellness programs.

Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day service operations within specified areas of Dining Services. The Supervisor of Dining Services helps to guarantee the highest quality program for the residents and ensures that infection control programs and safe food handling procedures are followed in compliance with State and Federal Codes.

Essential Functions Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead associates in providing the highest quality food and services for all residents and dining guests.
• Ensure the dining room is sanitary organized and fully stocked at all times.
• Ensure service stations and dining room are properly set up and ready prior to each meal. Is proficient in fine-dining principles and able to
• Train new staff in fine-dining principles service etiquette and other dining services skills.
• Verify that all job cards (cleaning lists and side work) are being completed for each shift.
• Assign or complete the closing check-out list at the end of the shift.
• Interview select and hire new staff members in conjunction with the rest of the dining services leadership team and the human resources department.
• Discipline and terminate associates in conjunction with the rest of the dining services leadership team and the human resources department.
• Assist with the oversight and development of the dining services bi-weekly schedule based on the departments budget.
• With input from the rest of the dining services leadership team aid in developing meals and menus and ensure that the menus are clearly communicated to the dining services associates and the residents.
• Conduct daily pre-service meeting and documentation for each meal.
• Review daily associate assignments the menu food ingredients (gluten-free allergens etc.) and communicate new policies/procedures or other pertinent information to the associates.
• Enforce the uniform policy and temperature-control procedures.
• Monitor and document inventory and communicate needs to the rest of the dining services leadership team for ordering purposes.
• Track customer satisfaction by reviewing comment cards using the designated form and communicate results to the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED required; associates degree in food service preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Food Handlers certificate or other required certification as specified by state guidelines

Experience: 3 years in food service

Skills & Abilities:

• Amazing customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Travel: N/A