What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director position at Legacy House of Southern Hills?
Imagine leading a team that makes every meal feel like home. At Legacy House of Southern Hills, we're on a mission to create meaningful dining experiences for our senior residents. As our full-time Food Service Director, you'll combine your passion for culinary excellence with your leadership skills to deliver nutritious, delicious meals that bring joy to our community.
What do we offer our Food Service Director? We're glad you asked! We offer competitive pay and great benefits, such as:
- Health, dental, vision
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral program
- Vacation time
Your workweek will typically run Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and events as needed to meet our residents' needs and ensure seamless dining operations.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
As a Food Service Director, you will oversee every detail of dining services, from managing and mentoring the kitchen staff to planning diverse, nutritious menus that cater to dietary needs and preferences. You'll ensure that all meals are prepared with care, safety standards are met, and operations run smoothly. Interacting with residents will be a highlight of your day as you learn about their culinary preferences and adapt menus to fit their tastes. By maintaining budgets, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with health regulations, you will play a key role in keeping our kitchen efficient and vibrant.
Here's what we need from you:
- 5 years in food service management, preferably in senior living or healthcare
- Experience successfully leading a kitchen team
- Expertise in cooking and meal planning for various dietary needs
- Strong budget management and effective communication skills
- Familiarity with local health regulations, food safety standards, and dietary guidelines for senior populations
- Ability to use kitchen management software, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Compassion, adaptability, and a team-focused mindset
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Legacy House of Southern Hills, we believe that the more our senior living residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. Of course, there comes a time when we all could use a helping hand, even for the most basic daily activities like dressing, bathing, grooming, or taking medications. Our job is to recognize those times and provide just the right amount of help to meet those needs. Following a "personal touch" philosophy, we take the time to get to know our guests and residents and always look for ways to provide care beyond what is expected. We are guided by six core values: Be loving. Choose wisely. Perform together. Act boldly. Express gratitude. Mind the store. We believe that the more independent our assisted living residents are, the happier and healthier they feel. We entrust only the most qualified, dependable, dedicated, and trustworthy individuals with the care of our clients.
We strive to take good care of our staff. There really is a sense of family with the residents and co-workers here. If you're looking to work with a supportive, happy, and fun team, look no further!
Are you ready to turn your passion for food into a career that makes a meaningful impact? Our initial application process is simple and fast-take the first step with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today!
