Director of Hospitality

Position Summary:

Ensures the food service provided for the community meets and/or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

- Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season - Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors - Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided - Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences - Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner - Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment when needed - Ensures that food is delivered on time - Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed - Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested - Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their input and suggestions - Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment - Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards - Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates - Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices - Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the community - Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected - Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates - Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates - Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned - The ability to work in a safe and alert manner - The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents - Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

- Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership - Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy - Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able - Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University - Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis - Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent - All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

- High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred - Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager - Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook - Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management - Current food service sanitation certificate - Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred - Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts - Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations - Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations - Able to make independent decisions - Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable - Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com