About this role
At Spring Arbor Senior Living, we believe that every moment matters. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to provide a purposeful journey while celebrating life’s most meaningful moments. Our mission is to listen, care, inspire growth, and cherish every individual in a community where accountability, independence, and wellness are prioritized. With 35 locations across 9 states, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where both residents and team members thrive. Join us and help make a difference every day!
Food Service Director
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversee and initiate duties related to food service while supervising food service staff members. Meet all regulatory requirements, health standards, and maintain quality food service within budget. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage
▪ Supervise and delegate responsibilities to food service staff
▪ Create and manage work schedule for food service staff
▪ Complete team member performance evaluations per company schedule
▪ Interview, select, and train food service team members
▪ Manage team member relations (e.g. coach, mentor, discipline, handle grievances, etc.)
▪ Maintain a safe and sanitary environment; ensure food service staff are following health inspection regulations
▪ Monitor and maintain the budget; ensure it is not exceeded by preparing a spend down sheet
▪ Function as part of the management team (manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, planning and implementing marketing and community events)
Maintain Supplies
▪ Determine and order food, supplies and equipment
▪ Record and supervise the storage of incoming food and supplies
▪ Maintain kitchenware and equipment
Plan and Prepare Meals/Menus
▪ Acquire meal options from dietician and plan meals accordingly ensuring portion control and special diet requirements are met
▪ Prepare meals according to planned menus
▪ Ensure all foods and supplies are readily available for next meals
▪ Prepare and distribute menus
▪ Maintain state required dietary records
Other Duties
▪ Supervise and participate in cleaning duties
▪ Meet with residents to acquire menu suggestions and/or complaints
▪ Assist coworkers with other duties as needed
▪ Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ High School diploma or equivalent required
▪ Culinary arts degree preferred
▪ 3-5 years experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or service environment preferred
▪ Have or obtain CPR and First-Aid certifications, Serv-Safe certification is required
▪ Desire to interact with and fulfill the culinary needs of seniors
▪ Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
▪ Ability to relate to residents, families, team members, and vendors in a cooperative and positive manner
▪ Ability to manage team processes and promote a team environment
Spring Arbor Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Spring Arbor Management is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Spring Arbor Senior Living to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.
Other facts
About Foundry Commercial
Foundry Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate company driven by relationships and the passion to build something different. Our mission is to build a generational real estate company centered on people, purpose, and performance. Focused on the Sun Belt markets, Foundry operates across the office, industrial, retail, land, multi-family, healthcare, religious, and not-for- profit asset classes and clients. Sustained by over 2,000 associates who operate from 11 markets, Foundry provides leasing and management on more that 62 million square feet and over 3,000 seniors housing units, typically executing over $1.6 billion in leasing, tenant rep, and investment sale transactions annually. Foundry’s development and investment platform is fully integrated with its services business and is currently invested in over $3.5 billion in joint ventures with many of the best-known institutional investors in the country and currently has over $1 billion in active ground-up developments across all our markets.
What you'll do
- The Food Service Director oversees food service operations and supervises staff while ensuring compliance with health standards and budget management. They also engage with residents to gather feedback on meals and maintain a positive dining environment.
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