Assistant Dining Services Director

Company: Allegro Senior Living
Location: Saint Augustine
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Allegro, Voted Great Place to Work! At Allegro Senior Living we are committed to being a premier senior living operator, placing people at the center of everything we do. Our pledge to offer the highest quality of service begins with our commitment to finding qualified team members who share our passion for providing an inspiring level of care and service. We cultivate a supportive and flexible working environment that motivates and empowers our team members to meet and exceed our residents' expectations. The only thing missing is YOU!The primary responsibility of the Assistant Dining Services Director (ADSD) is managing the day-to-day operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, in the absence of the Dining Services Director (DSD), to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with appropriate industry and health department regulations.Areas of Responsibility:Take part in decisions to hire, terminate, apply corrective action, supervise, and train Servers and other DS associates in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments, schedule, and set priorities.Participate in the service and preparation of the meals. Supervise and assist the Servers during and after the meal service (i.e., help with the beverage service, serve a station, or assist the Servers in clearing tables after the meal service) when we are short of help. Assist other associates as needed.Assist in assuring the DS equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.Participate in recruitment, selection, and orientation of new associates.Develop, revise, and communicate policies and procedures to associates. Conduct policy and procedure orientations with new associates.Hold daily Server briefings to discuss the menu, to discuss and find ways to improve service, and to assure refinement and communication of current or new procedures.Assist in maintaining food costs within budgetary constraints. Assist in maintaining strict inventory control and par levels of specified items as required.Take inventory and order the necessary amounts of food and non-food items to provide meals and services to our residents and associates.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMinimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.High school diploma or equivalent.Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.Math ability required.Be flexible and able to multi-task and possess a high level of energy/enthusiasm.Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.Preferred QualificationsMinimum of four (4) years food service management (or related field) preferred.Software and computer skills preferred.Team Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.Perks & BenefitsCompetitive PayAffordable Health Insurance PlansFree Life InsuranceShort term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement SavingsPaid time off and Paid HolidaysMilestone Anniversary Gold CoinAssociate Recognition AwardsEmployee Assistance ProgramAssociate & Resident Referral Bonus ProgramFree Lunch ProvidedAssociate Satisfaction SurveysFun Work Environment!

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