Food Services Director

The Residences at Seneca , a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently seeks an experienced Full-Time Food Services Director in Seneca, SC.

Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the food service department and ensuring the consistent delivery of quality food service.

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Prepares and services meals as indicated on planning menus, using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions.
• Assists the Executive Director with hiring, training and supervision of other food service employees.
• Schedules all food service staff, ensuring coverage for all shifts, with assistance from the Executive Director as needed.
• Conducts performance evaluations for all other food service staff, with assistance from the Executive Director as needed.
• Ensures the kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and assures compliance with the State sanitation codes.
• Ensure resident, staff and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures.
• Inventories and orders food products and supplies on a regular basis to ensure an adequate supply is maintained.
• Ensures food service costs are maintained within established budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures meals are served in a timely, attractive and tasteful manner.
• Assures resident food preferences are met.
• Visits with residents in the dining room to assure resident satisfaction and obtain feedback; meets with Resident Food Committee as requested to obtain input regarding menus and satisfaction with meals.
• Consults with a Registered Dietitian on an as-needed basis for assistance in meeting any special needs of residents.
• Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the Executive Director or Community Nurse.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate agency(s).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Assists and schedules appropriately for family night and special events.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
• Experience working with elderly individuals in an Assisted Living setting required.
• Prior experience performing care giving tasks required.
• Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing.
• Ability to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively supervise other food service staff members; good interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.

We are an equal opportunity employer

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Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo background checks in accordance with local laws and regulations?