Dining Manager

The Dining Manager position is responsible for managing the preparation and service of meals, ordering the food, planning menus and supervising staff. This position is also responsible for all aspects of food service and managing the staff.

About Us:

Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood consists of 120 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 30 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details:

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Leader on duty weekend rotation; approximately every 8-12 weeks
• Paid holidays off

Pay:

• The targeted pay range for this job is $63,000 to $73,000 annually.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits:

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  Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

  
  

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensures quality meals are prepared, cooked, and served to residents, families, guests and team members.
2. Oversees department staffing including hiring, training and mentoring of dining team members as well as maintaining adequate staffing.
3. Creates menus that enhance the dining experience for the people we serve using knowledge of nutrition and special diets and input from residents.
4. Guarantees food and supply inventory levels are monitored and oversees the food and supply ordering.
5. Manages the annual budget for the dining department and operates the department within this budget.
6. Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
7. Ensures the staff maintain a clean sanitary work area. Complies with state and federal rules and regulations, follows established policies, procedures and practices of the facility.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED
• Certified Food Protection Manager in accordance with MN Department of Health or eligible within 90-days of hire
• 2 years of food service management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management or similar
• Previous experience in providing food service management to seniors
• Previous experience in inventory control, food cost analysis, menu planning, event planning.