Director of Dietary Services

Crossroads At Northglenn Assisted Living Facility

Director of Dietary Services

Northglenn, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Pay

    401(k) matching

    Health, Dental, Vision and Other Insurance Offerings

    Paid Time Off

    Job Summary

    Crossroads at Northglenn is looking for a hardworking Director of Dietary Services for our assisted living community. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following: menu planning, meal preparation, purchasing, scheduling of staff, maintaining budgets, staff hiring and retention, and maintaining a clean cooking environment. You’ll make sure our kitchen is operating efficiently, making healthy delicious meals that also look visually appealing. Experience in food service is required. Experience in senior living is preferred.The ideal person for this job is a reliable team player, has experience in staff management and the ability to cook from scratch and prepare a variety of diets in accordance with State of Colorado regulations. Candidates must enjoy working in a fast-pace environment and have a desire to serve the elderly population.

    Responsibilities

    Create menus according to both the current season and resident research

    Ready the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment

    Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner

    Schedule and supervise staff and delegate tasks to other team members

    Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary

    Follow all food safety regulations in accordance with State of Colorado

    Qualifications

    High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred

    Senior living experience preferred

    ServSafe Dietary Manager certification preferred (required to get upon hire)

    Must enjoy working with the elderly

    Advanced understanding of State / Health Department regulations

    Ability to maintain a weekly and monthly budget

    Excellent work ethic, communication skills, time management skills, and attention to detail