Dining Services Manager

4-K Housing is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to walk this PATH of life together! Our values focus on:

• Purpose
• Acceptance
• Thankfulness
• Harmony

Our goal is to help residents to live a life where they are happy, healthy, and maximizing their independence.  We do this by fostering relationships, connections, and a sense of belonging which contribute to positive health outcomes.  YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Stoney Brook of Hewitt is seeking a Full-time Dining Services Manager to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents. As a Dining Services Manager, you will be responsible for the operation of the Food Services department.

Are you hungry for work life balance?  Are you tired of working until midnight (or later) in the kitchen? Interested in a position where the shifts are flexible and 7:30 pm is considered a “late night”?

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage including health, dental & vision with 4K Housing contributing over 50% of cost. Life insurance is covered 100% by 4K Housing
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years, then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it, let it roll, or cash it in! 
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. 
• Perks @ Work offers discounts on electronics, personal travel, apparel, home needs, entertainment, fitness/nutrition & childcare costs! 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family, work, legal, identity theft recovery, mental health, and everyday life! 
• $300 per FT referral 
• Advancement & cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities 
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions.
• Paid training program 

Shifts:

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday - Friday 
• Includes weekend and holiday shifts on rotation. 
• May need to work as early as 6:00 a.m. and as late as 7:00 p.m. to cover Cook or Utility Worker shifts. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen and dining operations, balancing resident satisfaction, meal quality, staffing, budget goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present meals alongside the team, spending approximately 80% of your time in hands-on culinary production while directing kitchen workflow.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate culinary and dining staff; provide real-time guidance during meal service.
• Plan menus and special events that reflect resident preferences, nutritional needs, allergies, and therapeutic or modified diets, in coordination with clinical staff.
• Manage food and supply purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, labor costs, and waste to meet budget goals.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, infection control, temperature, storage, and documentation standards; address issues promptly.
• Gather resident and family feedback and improve the dining experience through food committees, surveys, and special events.
• Partner with nursing, activities, and community leadership on dietary needs, events, and emergency response.

Requirements:

• Two to three years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory/management responsibility. 
• Senior living or healthcare experience preferred, but not required 
• Food Protection Manager Certification 
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.), equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of senior nutrition and therapeutic diets (pureed, mechanical soft, etc.) 
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and deliver to their satisfaction. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, lead & schedule a small team, manage budgets. 
• High School diploma or GED required, training from a culinary school preferred.
• Ability to speak, read & write English.
• Must be willing to undergo a routine background check. 

4-K Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.