Dining Services Director (Full-Time) - Walnut Ridge

Walnut Ridge is seeking a Dining Services Director for the oversight of our food service program, including preparation, oversight, and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products, regulatory compliance, and planning and directing of the food service program. We are looking for a creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation, Executive Chef. You will be “the chief” and maintain complete control of the kitchen.

This is a Full-Time opportunity for YOU to lead others and show-off your culinary skills!

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• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Recruit and manage kitchen team members
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and residents

• BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate preferred
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Communication and leadership skills
• Maintains a current ServSafe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified
• To be successful you will need to have the ability to handle multiple priorities, possess written and verbal skills for effective communication, be competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• You will also need to demonstrate your ability to serve seniors in a team environment
• Past food service leadership experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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