Area Director Of Hospitality

DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY

Position Summary:

Ensures the food service provided for the community meets and/or

exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with

HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies

and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and

foods in season

Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from

company approved vendors

Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality

of the food service provided

Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines,

regulations, and residents' individual prescribed diets and food

preferences

Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and

appealing manner

Assists in fostering residents' independence with eating by taking

the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment

when needed

Ensures that food is delivered on time

Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality

of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed

Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community

events when requested

Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by

providing a forum for their input and suggestions

Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment

Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with

infection control standards

Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates

Participate in training of all associates, including food service

associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control

and safe practices

Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing

meeting the needs of the community

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Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety

regulations and perform their duties as required and expected

Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates

Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by

associates

Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned

The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of

the residents

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to

perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant

leadership

Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

Attends required community meetings and participates Life

Enrichment activities when able

Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on

a regular, predictable basis

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person

using the Safe Return program or equivalent

All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure

environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

High school education. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager

Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook

Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management

Current food service sanitation certificate

Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,

associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts

Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point

Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations

Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations

Able to make independent decisions

Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into

existing practices when applicable

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens