Dining Services Director
Job Number: 35357
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. ( BSL ) a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD)

Horizon Bay, now part of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's largest senior living provider, is seeking a Dining Services Director for our community located in Lawton, OK.

One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Brookdale Senior Living is the industry's leading provider of a full spectrum of senior living accommodations and care services throughout the United States. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents every day in each of our more than 640 communities.

At Brookdale, we believe that good people who take ownership and pride in their work each day are the keys to our success. Our associates deliver our company's signature services in a wide range of environments with an emphasis on quality, care and value. We are always looking for good people to join our team. That's our story...your story continues here.

Immediate Opening: Dining Services Director
Job Number: 35357
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Ten Oaks-3610 SE Huntington Circle, Lawton, OK, 73501
Contact: Tammy Brown
Email: Tammy.Brown@brookdaleliving.com

Job Summary

Directs all food service operations within the community including all food preparation, all dining room operations and all dining delivery services. Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring effective cost controls and vendor service and quality. Ensures the highest nutrition and food quality for the health and pleasure of the residents. Complies will all federal, state and local regulations to ensure sanitary and safe operations. Plans and executes entertaining dining events and themes in conjunction with Activities Director, Marketing Director and other administrative staff to optimize the life and pleasure of the residents. May also cater events as requested by residents or staff.

Essential Functions

* Hires, trains and manages all supervisory staff for the kitchen, dining room, catering and delivery services.Ensures that supervisors maintain a safe and sanitary environment and provide a caring and pleasurable dining experience for the residents. Coaches supervisors in maintaining appropriate staffing levels and effectively motivating, disciplining and training associates.
* Consults with chefs and cooks to develop and maintain pleasing and nutritious menu. Assesses and determines the desires and preferences of the residents regarding food selection and presentation through surveys and daily contact with residents. Ensures preferences are incorporated into the menu and events. Understands the dietary needs of residents and coordinates with dieticians, nursing staff, and care associates to ensure proper selection, preparation and delivery of meals.
* Develops department budget including purchasing and staffing expenditures. Approves food orders from company or selected food vendors and ensures a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste. Routinely monitors budget compliance and recommends changes as needed to maintainoperational quality and resident satisfaction.
* Encourages the identification of enjoyable ways to encourage socialization and enjoyment of residents through the use of food presentation and events. Improves the decor and condition of dining rooms to ensure a safe and pleasant experience.
* Networks with Regional Food Service Directors to improve operations, reduce costs and to obtain new program ideas for creative operations.

Required Skills:

* Culinary background, strong experience working in the kitchens, preferably in management position
* Supervisory or management position, leadership skills
* People management skills, disciplinary process
* Financial management skills, budgeting, cost management
* Professional presentation, communication skills verbal and written
* Additional skills in foreign language (other than English) preferred for communication with property staff and residents
* Training and hands-on experience in European/Continental cuisine and menu planning essential
* Work experience in independent retirement living beneficial
* Computer knowledge, purchasing systems
* Planning, organizing and execution of tasks and projects
* Food sanitation standards, HACCP
* People development and training experience
* Goal orientation, motivated, energetic, service oriented
* Experience in a corporate food service organization
* Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as well as major holidays

This is a hands-on working manager position which requires cooking, cleaning, cleaning dishes and building relationships with other key managers. Candidate must also supervise the kitchen and dining room while serving three meals daily. The ideal candidate will have a background in Healthcare.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit our career website at www.BrookdaleCareers.com ( please note job id: 35357 ) or send resume to Tammy Brown at Tammy.Brown@brookdaleliving.com

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