Food Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

Oaks Senior Living is currently recruiting a kind hearted, experienced Food Service Director who has a passion for working with seniors in our Acworth community. Our culture centers around a Person Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives of those we serve . Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth potential!

Position Summary :

The Food Service Director will coordinate the food service program in keeping with nutritional guidelines, Oaks Senior Living Policies, and food service budget. The Food Service Director will order and prepare food, supervise dining service, coordinate food service for special events and activities, maintain food inventory, maintain regulatory compliance, and direct food service employees. The Food Service Director will maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and supervise the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of one-year experience as a chef / cook in a long-term care setting preferred
• Certificate in food preparations training preferred
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Current food service sanitation certificate
• Desire to work with older adults
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must be 21 years of age with a satisfactory criminal history check
• Must have physical exam by a licensed physician and a negative drug screen
• Must be able to react in an emergency situation

Primary Responsibilities :

Food and Inventory

Food Preparation and Dining Service

Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation

Hiring, Supervising and Training

Knowledge Requirements

Reports to : Executive Director

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will :