Dining Services Director -

Company: Era Living
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Dining Services Director - Grat Benefits! Free onsite parking!

Era Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to become the newest members of our Dining Services team located in The Gardens at Town Square Community in Bellevue, WA.

Competitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:

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• Company Sponsored Health Plan
  
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
  
• Vacation & Sick Leave
  
• Leadership & Longevity Bonuses
  
• Company-paid CEUs
  
• Employee Discount Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• The advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements!
  
  Primary Responsibilities:
  
  The Dining Services Director position is accountable for all aspects of daily operations of the Dining Room to ensure the highest quality of service to residents and their guests.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
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  • Knowledge of foodservice management including menu planning, preparation and service, sanitation, physical plant, and resident services.
    
  • Possess basic technical knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of dining room administrative functions in a retirement community.
    
  • Ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
    
  • Ability to be creative and flexible in executing multi-faceted problem-solving.
    
  • Ability to plan, direct, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of others.
    
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work and calculate FTEs.
    
  • Ability to maintain a professional rapport with Residents.
    
  • Ability to use good interpersonal skills when interacting with Residents, family members, visitors, and co-workers.
    
  • Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, staff and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
    
  • Ability to maintain a neat, clean appearance at all times.
    
  • Ability to use excellent time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
    
  • Ability to train employees.
    
  • Ability to use Word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail, and the Internet.
    
  • Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control, and sanitation procedures.
    
  • Ability to respond constructively to changes and/or problems encountered in the work environment.
    
  • Ability to understand and apply training and in-service education and work to increase job-related knowledge.
    
  • Ability to work variable hours and days.
    
    Education and Experience:
    
    
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    • Must have 2-5 years of experience in restaurant or retirement food service. Supervisory skills required.
      
    • Food handlers permit, CPR and First Aid certification, and Alcohol Serving Certification
      
      About Era Living:
      
      If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!
      
      Era Living has been voted #4 Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter's) and Top 5 BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of Western Washington!).

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