Assistant Director of Dining Services

Salary

Overview

Assistant Director of Dining Services

Elderwood at Waverly $26 - $33.80 / hourly

Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference—Every Meal.

Elderwood at Waverly is hiring an Assistant Director of Dining Services to help assist our Director of Dining Services in our skilled nursing food service operation. If you’re a hands-on leader who values quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Leadership role in a stable healthcare environment

• 401(k) with match + full benefits

• PTO, holidays & tuition reimbursement

• Supportive leadership + work-life balance

• Direct interaction with residents & families

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen & dining operations

• Ensure CMS & DOH compliance

• Manage staff, budgets, and inventory

• Partner on menus & quality improvement

• Represent dining services in care plan meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Healthcare food service experience required

• Strong regulatory & team leadership skills

Location: Waverly, NYMake your leadership count—apply today.

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Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Dining Services

1. Oversees the daily operations of the dining service department including the kitchen, dish room, food storage areas, and dining rooms.

2. Adheres to state regulations, current best practices, policies, and procedures for food preparation and meal service.

3. Works with Director of Nutritional Services on menus and recipe development.

4. Maintains department food and non-food item inventory consistent with budgetary confines.

5. Adheres to purchasing practices set forth by the Director of Purchasing and Nutritional Services Director.

6. Conducts routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to food service.

7. Attends, leads, and actively participates in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services.

8. Performs job functions of each department position when necessary.

9. Regularly interacts and communicates with residents/family members regarding meal service.

10. Maintains a working knowledge of federal regulations of the State Department of Health code and rules and regulations regarding meal service in the post-acute care setting.

11. Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and service of food in accordance with State rules and regulations.

12. Acts as a preceptor for Dietetic and/or Food Service students and interns.

13. Conducts in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.

14. Evaluates the performance of all Dining Services staff members.

15. Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

16. Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.

17. Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

18. Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

19. Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

20. Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

21. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

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Qualifications

Assistant Director of Dining Services

Skills/Competencies

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Displays highest levels of cleanliness and safety

· Leads by example and displays effective leadership skills

· Ability to work autonomously as well as in teams

· Exceptional customer service skills

· Helpful and supportive to staff and residents

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