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Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center - Director of Dining Services  SUMMARY OF JOB:   As a member of the management team, oversees the food  production process including purchasing, food specifications, meal preparation, service and sanitation. Orients and trains new employees in the production areas.  Develops standardized recipes and utilizes other production tools to ensure food quality and cost objectives are met.  Participates in the planning and execution of special events.   REPORTS TO:  Administrator  QUALIFICATIONS: AAS Degree in Culinary or 5 + years progressive culinary experience in a variety of settings  High school graduate or GED. CDM and / or ServSafe Certification required. Ability to organizes workloads and meet time deadlines  Strong leadership and team management skills  Ability to perform basic math calculation  Ability to read, write, speak and understand English   ESSENTIAL FUNCITONS OF JOB: Reviews production performance. Makes changes as needed to improve services, increase efficiency, manage costs and meet regulatory requirements.  Ensures high quality, good tasting and well-presented foods are served to residents and staff in all areas.  Reviews menu, census and other production needs to purchase food and supplies.   Purchases foods to meet quality and cost objectives.  Ensures sufficient raw ingredients are on hand for production.  Prepares food cost reports and review them with the Administrator.  Manages food and supply budget.  Develops and implements production sheets, recipes, order books, temperature logs, etc. as needed for production systems.   Monitors staff to ensure systems are utilized correctly.  Develops menus to meet customer preferences, seasonal variations and cost objectives.  Visits all dining service areas to assess customer satisfaction levels.  Evaluates customer suggestions and implements changes as needed.  Ensures employee practices meet HACCP and infection control standards.  Knowledge of PA Department of Health and Federal OBRA standards as they apply to the production area.  Ensures employee practices comply with standards.  Orients and trains staff to ensure competence in job performance.  Adheres to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and human resources policies and procedures of the facility.   Treats employees with fairness and respect.   Participates in hiring performance appraisal process and discipline of staff.  Communicates to staff regularly, both formally and informally; holds team meetings weekly to ensure staff awareness of production activities.  Serves as a role model for employees by maintaining standards for appearance and dress, as well as attendance and meal breaks.  Enforces safety standards with employees. Ensures safety problems are corrected to prevent staff injuries.  Ensures sanitation standards are enforced. Develops and implements routine cleaning procedures.  Assists in the planning and execution of catered events in conjunction with other team members.  Develops rapport with staff in other departments.  Attends Resident Counsel and Management Meetings. Completes other tasks as assigned.  Provides coverage in absence of Assistant Supervisor.   PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. Bending, reaching, and grasping  Walking distances Exposure to high noise levels Exposure to high heat and humidity levels Standing for long periods on hard surfaces Use of computer, fax and telephones   JOB HAZARDS: Burns, cuts, slips and falls