Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for promoting and creating a culture of hospitality.  Reporting to the community's Executive Director, you will manage the community's first impressions and signature services, lead the development and training of staff to enhance the hospitality culture, assist in welcoming new residents and staff to the community, assist with resident programming, events, and special resident requests. 

Job Description

To provide local leadership and strategic direction. To oversee and control the day-to-day operation of all Dining Services operations in the community, by maintaining Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards and meeting the financial expectations of the department. This position reports to the Executive Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions.

Call 312-459-4155 to schedule your in-person interview and cooking demonstration.  

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the preparation and cooking of food as determined by standard recipes.

• Maintains a quality assurance program that guarantees residents receive fresh, tasty, well-prepared meals, served promptly and politely.

• Develops well-balanced menus in collaboration with Chef.

• Maintains food costs on a daily basis and is responsible to ensure budgetary compliance.

• Responsible for purchasing all food and non-food items.

• Ensures that all Dining Services are stored, handled, and prepared under safe sanitary conditions as set forth by the company and the local, state, and county health departments.

• Acts as the facility’s representative for any health department of other required inspections; assure compliance, follow-up to assure any deficiencies are immediately corrected.

• Hires, trains, disciplines and terminates departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation human resources policy.

• Oversees the scheduling of all food service personnel to maintain compliance with the budgetary guideline.

• Assures all department training standards are met and up to date.

• Maintains all department logs and ensures bookkeeping policies are followed.

• Establish daily interaction with residents.

• Orders all dining room supplies.

• Employs appropriate loss prevention procedures.

• Ensures all Dining Services employees adhere to the grooming and uniform policies.

• Works with appropriate staff to coordinate special events.

• Performs all duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards.

• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Participates in Manger on Duty program.

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university with two to three years related experience and/or training; or twelve years of experience and/or training in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality as the educational equivalent preferred. Three years of experience and/or training equaling one year of college education.

• SERV-SAFE Certified or equivalent.

• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county-required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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