The Dining Supervisor is responsible for managing the preparation and service of meals, ordering the food, planning menus and supervising staff. The Dining Supervisor is responsible for both the front and back of the house as it relates to all aspects of food service and Management.

About Us:

Ecumen Prairie Lodge consists of 45 assisted living suites, as well as 15 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunity Details:

Full-Time -

Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm & 8:00am-4:30pm  Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays Position will be a dual role of supervisor/office responsibilities as well as cooking shifts.

Additional Information:

Benefit Eligible - Medical/Dental/Vision 401k Retirement Plan with 6% Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick & Safe Time (SST) Paid holidays off (9 + 2 floating) Team member referral program SmartDollar Employee Assistance Program UKG Wallet Collaborative Team Environment Growth opportunities & so much more!

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Ensures quality meals are prepared, cooked, and served to residents, families, guests and employees.  Creates menus that enhance the dining experience for the people we serve using knowledge of nutrition and special diets and input from residents. (Nursing home menus have to be approved by a Registered Dietitian.) Ensures staff maintain a clean sanitary work area, comply with state and federal rules and regulations, and follow established policies, procedures and practices of the facility. Assists all workers and positions in the dining department; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed. - Monitors food and supply inventory levels and ordering. Hires, supervises, trains and mentors dining staff to maintain adequate staffing. Properly operates food equipment in the food preparation area, and other equipment used by the dining department. Trains staff on proper use of equipment. Contacts vendors for service as needed.  Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for dining department and operates the department within this budget. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team. Other duties as assigned.

Dining Supervisor Minimum Required Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED Certified Food Manager in accordance with MN Department of Health Food service management experience Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written 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 food service management for seniors Previous experience in inventory control, food cost analysis, menu planning, event planning