Food Service Director - Deutsches Altenheim : Job Details

Food Service Director

German Centre - West Roxbury

At Deutsches Altenheim, we are committed to not only providing compassionate and comprehensive care for our residents, but also maintaining a culture where our staff is not just valued, they are rewarded. We are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation. In addition, we offer extremely competitive wages, a generous benefits program and opportunities for professional growth, with an emphasis on work/life balance. Simply put, we place an enormous value on our staff and we are not afraid to show it.

About Us

Nestled on a beautiful, wooded campus in West Roxbury, Deutsches Altenehim is part of Legacy Lifecare–a non-profit, mission driven organization which has been providing innovative care to the elderly and disabled in Massachusetts for over 100 years.

We are currently seeking an experienced Dietary Director to lead our Dietary Team at the Deutsches Altenheim Facility.

German Centre at Deutsches Altenheim located in West Roxbury, MA, is a skilled nursing residence and post-acute care provider that consistently delivers high-quality, compassionate care while focusing on the development of innovative programs and services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible.

Qualifications:

• Required: A minimum of seven years restaurant or food service management experience including production, service, sanitation, training and education.
• Required LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: Serve Safe Certified obtained within 6 months of employment. Additional certifications required by federal, state and/or local regulations

• Preferred: Bachelor s degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Restaurant/Institution Management, Dietetics or Nutrition preferred.

Position Overview:

• coordinates activities of all Dietary Staff on the Dietary Team. Trains new employees and conducts performance evaluations and corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintaining high standards in Kosher food preparation and service. Insure that diets are served accurately, and that food substitutions are appropriate.
• Plans weekly menus in-advance and orders all supplies to ensure meals are complete.
• Keeps records of food served and food substitutions, records purchases and usages.
• Keeps a files or binders updated on recipes for all food items.
• Inspects purchases food for high standard quality.
• Participates in resident care meetings, infections control, and any special events needed.
• Responsible for all special events related to food and services.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all Dietary Staff.
• Works closely with maintenance in regard to all codes, regulations and repairs of equipment.
• Attend and participates in all necessary management meetings and forums.

Hours: Full-Time Monday Friday; Some evening and weekend coverage (if needed) to manage the department.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental insurance!
• Retirement Savings Plan!
• PTO (Paid Time Off)!
• Paid Holidays!
• Life Insurance!
• Competitive pay!
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• And More!

Deutsches Altenheim is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Deutsches Altenheim conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. You must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations.