JOB SUMMARY
Position: Dining Services Manager
Company: Seasons Retirement Communities LP
Job Location: High River, Alberta
Job Location: High River, Alberta
Job type: Full-time
Estimated job salary: $52,000 - $65,200 per year.
WORK PERFORMED
- Oversees and manages all operations within the kitchen and dining room; maintains cleanliness of kitchen.
- Prepares and monitors the preparation of service daily and special event menu plans to ensure exceptional service and to ensure individual resident dietary needs are met.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and guests in order to determine individual needs, resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction.
- Participates as a member of the management team and provides support to the other members of the team. Provides leadership and direction to dining services staff members.
- Sharing information and participating on committees (i.e. Food Advisory Committee) to develop and implement best practices throughout Seasons communities.
- Consulting with the dietician and negotiating with suppliers to determine appropriate dietary need for menu planning purposes and to obtain optimum value for products.
- Liaison with municipal and provincial agencies concerning health and safety issues. i.e. Community Care Facility.
- Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
- Minimum two years of supervisory/chef experience in a volume food preparation environment in the healthcare or in the hospitality industry and working knowledge of special diets and dietary restrictions
- Understanding and experience in management of both the front and back of the house
- Strong communication skills; both oral and written
- Initiative, good judgment and strong ability to multitask
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents and their families, all levels of staff members, guests and other professionals with a high degree of patience and tolerance
- Red Seal Certification is considered an asset
- Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification
- Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification
- Current Smart Serve/Pro Serve Certification (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
- Must have/obtain Food Safety Certificates I and II
- Ability to lift up to/including 50 pounds is considered an asset
