University Place, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana looking for a Director 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  

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dining Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.  The Director of Dining Services assures that the quality nutritional services are provided daily to all residents under clean, safe and sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and manage the Dining Services Department.
• Complete staff evaluations for the Dining Services Department.
• Review and revise departmental procedures annually.
• Coordinate dining services and activities with other related departments (i.e., AL, Environmental Services, Life Enrichment, etc.) and for special activities, dinners and business meetings held at the community.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, QA studies, payroll, etc. as required.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of supervising dining services.
• Compose written and oral reports and recommendations for the dining services department to the Executive Director as necessary or required.
• Develop an annual operating and capital budget and adhere to budget guidelines for the department.
• Inspect all areas of department for cleanliness and upkeep.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Mitigate emergency situations such as rescheduling work assignments and work schedules, fire and evacuations, etc.
• Participate in all survey inspections and reviews and develop a plan of correction for dining services findings noted during survey inspections.
• Process menu changes.
• Schedule, coordinate, and orient inservice education for staff as required.
• In coordination with Human Resources, hire appropriate staff for the department and monitor, counsel and terminate staff as deemed appropriate.
• Orient staff in the proper, safe use of equipment, supplies, etc.
• Maintain procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Track and ensure all temperatures meet regulation standards.
• Monitor proper labeling, dating, and storage of food.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: Culinary Degree required; Bachelor’s degree in culinary related field preferred

Licenses/Certifications: State Food Service Sanitation License/Certification required; State Dietary Manager certification/license preferred

Experience: 2+ years of dining services management experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel: N/A

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