“Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Inc. is a Christian ministry providing exceptional services to enhance the quality of life for senior adults.” Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is currently seeking an experienced professional to lead the Dining Service operations at the Presbyterian Village, Athens campus. To meet the needs and changing lifestyles of seniors and their families in the Athens, GA community, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is pleased to present Presbyterian Village, Athens, a new, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community. As a Life Plan Community located on 80+ acres, Presbyterian Village, Athens campus is convenient to area cultural venues, churches, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, and public transportation. Since 1949, our name has been synonymous with excellence in senior living. A Christian ministry providing exceptional services, we offer gracious retirement living in five outstanding communities for those 62 and older. We are the proud sponsor of two established Life Plan Communities: Presbyterian Village in Austell and Presbyterian Home and Retirement Community in Quitman. Presbyterian Village Athens is our third Life Plan Community and, like its predecessors, offers a full spectrum of health care that includes Independent Living Residences, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services. Three additional communities, Calvin Court in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, Philips Tower in Decatur and Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments in Swainsboro offer comfortable, affordable apartment living for active seniors. In addition to our exceptional communities, our commitment to quality care sets us apart. Never in our history has a resident been asked to leave because of outliving his or her financial means. The Director of Dining Services is a dynamic position that is responsible leading the Dining Services department, as well as for the coordination and management of all aspects of the dining program for senior adults, residents and staff in both the Independent Living and Health Services Center areas. This position will ensure that our residents and their families are served excellent and nutritious meals in an efficient and friendly fashion. The Director is responsible for managing budgets, ensuring and maintaining safety standards, including safe handling and storage of food items and collaborating to create a menu that appeals to the palates of those we serve. This role is responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to motivate and encourage all Dining Service employees. In this guest facing role you will need to have strong customer service and interpersonal skills to be successful. We look for people with great leadership presence and a dynamic attitude who can also anticipate and provide a quality dining experience for our residents. If you have a passion for serving senior adults we would love for you to join our team! The ideal candidate will use leadership, critical thinking, and customer service skills to: Ensure the effective and efficient operation of all Dining Service venues – including kitchens, dining rooms, etc. Create dietary menus that deliver high quality and nutritious meals for residents at all levels of care Ensure customer satisfaction by providing a superior dining experience Ensure excellent employee retention through coaching & training The ideal applicant should have the following minimum qualifications: A Caring Heart and a Passion for serving Senior Adults. Demonstrated experience in supervising large scale dining operations preferably in a Long Term Care, Hospital or other health care setting is required. Degree in Culinary Arts or similar field. Minimum five (5) years experience in food service management, culinary arts or similar field. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). ServSafe certification. Strong & solid knowledge of both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living regulations. Proven ability to lead employees in a positive, productive manner. Excellent interpersonal skills. Analytical & problem-solving skills. Strong ability to manage, multi-task and communicate effectively. Strong project management skills. Experience with creating, monitoring and managing budgets. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Dietary Menu/meal planning software. Additionally, experience working in a Life Planned Community, continuing care retirement community, and/or Assisted Living facility is strongly preferred. As an important member of the Village’s team, the Director of Dining Services will help to implement Presbyterian Homes of Georgia’s ongoing philosophy and strategy as a Christian based organization that provides exceptional care and services for senior adults. If you enjoy working with and making a difference in the lives of senior adults, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. We invite you to submit your detailed resume and any additional materials for consideration. EEO Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Associate (Required) Experience: Large Scale Dining / Restaurant venue: 5 years (Preferred) Menu planning: 5 years (Preferred) Food service management: 5 years (Preferred) Catering and Event Planning: 5 years (Preferred) Successfully Leading Work Teams: 5 years (Preferred) Creating and Managing Budgets: 5 years (Preferred) Culinary Arts: 5 years (Preferred) Food Service Experience in Healthcare Setting: 5 years (Preferred) Knowledge of Dietary Regulations in Healthcare: 5 years (Preferred) Language: English (Required) License/Certification: Certified Dietary Manager (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Athens, GA 30606 (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $56.5K - $71.5K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Associate (Required)", "English (Required)", "Work authorization (Required)", "Large Scale Dining / Restaurant venue: 5 years (Preferred)", "Menu planning: 5 years (Preferred)", "Food service management: 5 years (Preferred)", "Catering and Event Planning: 5 years (Preferred)", "Successfully Leading Work Teams: 5 years (Preferred)", "Creating and Managing Budgets: 5 years (Preferred)", "Culinary Arts: 5 years (Preferred)", "Food Service Experience in Healthcare Setting: 5 years (Preferred)", "Knowledge of Dietary Regulations in Healthcare: 5 years (Preferred)", "Certified Dietary Manager (Preferred)" ]