1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

The Assistant Dining Services Manager oversees all aspects of food service for residents, staff, and guests. The Assistant Dining Services Manager assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all food service staff. Prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes and takes into account special dietary needs of the residents.

Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel

Supervises dining staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies, and to ensure proper use of raw food and supplies

Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state, and local health regulations and meets the community standards

Maintains quality standards and stays within budget for food/supply costs

Prepares and presents menu items according to standard recipes

Maintains clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors/prep areas

Participates in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director

Reports faulty equipment, broken or chipped glassware, broken or chipped food trays, etc. to supervisor. Removes from service any items that may be potentially dangerous to a resident or associate

Reports incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately. Must be recorded 2 times/daily

Makes sure all leftovers are properly cooled, stored, identified, and dated

Observes good safety practices

Pays special attention to portion control

Removes frozen food items from freezer for next day (or meal) preparation, and begins prep for next day meal

Makes appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available when approved by Dining Services Director

Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for each meal being served

Responsible for supervising assigned duties to prepare kitchen for next day meal when working evening shift

Responsible for taking and recording food temps three (3) times daily

Attends staff meetings and in-services as required

Will develop a good working knowledge of specific requests and diets of each resident. Must be alert to changes as well as likes and dislikes

Must be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff

Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information

Supervises dining staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director

Assists in training new dining associates

Conducts in-service training at the direction of the Dining Services Director

Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hiring

Must have dining services experience in a management or leadership capacity

Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparing and serving in a food service environment, preferably in a senior living community

Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations. Must be a quick learner and be able to effectively apply principles learned

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise

Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift

Must be able to carry, pull or push heavy objects up to 20 feet

Must be organized, and able to work well with others as part of a team

Must be in a designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene and neat public appearance

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling