Plans, manages, and coordinates activities of the dining services department at one or more locations, and provides food services for residents and employees.Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services.Maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs; may be scheduled to prepare meals.Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are prepared per company procedures.Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.Maintains inventory of food and nonfood items.Selects, orients, and trains new employees in department; effectively delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure effective flow of materials and services.Develops and directs cost control system; prepares and submits department budget to director.Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; presents dining services education program to dining services and other staff as needed.Ensures safe work procedures are developed and followed, to include those relating to employee injuries, prevention, and infection control.Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place and appropriate follow-up occurs.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates\r\nMake Lives Better Including Your Own.\r\nIf you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.\r\nFull Time Benefits Eligibility\r\n\r\n Medical, Dental, Vision insurance\r\n 401(k)\r\n Associate assistance program\r\n Employee discounts\r\n Referral program\r\n Early access to earned wages\r\n Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance\r\n Paid Time Off\r\n Paid holidays\r\n Company provided life insurance\r\n Adoption benefit\r\n Disability (short and long term)\r\n Flexible Spending Accounts\r\n Health Savings Account\r\n Optional life and dependent life insurance\r\n Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan\r\n Tuition reimbursement\r\n\r\nBase pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities.\r\nVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.\r\nPlease note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.\r\nTo support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.