Dining Services Director, Senior Services- Kosher experience preferred

About Unidine Unidine is a food and dining management services specialist dedicated to serving senior services, hospitals and businesses. Our seasoned professionals bring unparalleled management and culinary expertise to the table to deliver a customized, quality dining experience while maximizing operational and cost efficiencies. Unidine was ranked #377 of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the 2006 annual Inc. 500 survey and is one of the fastest growing food and dining management companies as ranked by Food Service Director.Unidine is a privately-held company headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts and employs 1,000 team members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas.Dining Services DirectorThe Dining Services Director (the “Directorâ€�) represents Undine as the key contact with guests (i.e., residents/patients and their guests) and our clients (including their employees). He/she has overall accountability for setting standards, ensuring compliance in all facility dining operations, communicating and demonstrating our business values (“The Undine Way.â€�). Coordinating closely with Clinical Services, the Director has the direct responsibility for leading the dining services team members (whether Undine or client employees) towards:  Resident and client satisfaction with food quality and meal service are primary goals of daily activities. Undine endeavors to be the best (not just among the better) provider of dining services. The Director is charged with developing excellent working relationships with clients and with training and directing all team members towards achieving the primary goals above. The effective accomplishment of these goals results from consistently high performance levels that meet and exceed guest and client expectations. This positions reports to the Director of Operations Essential Functions and key tasks:  Lead and Develop Team Members Plans, Schedules, and Directs Daily Operations Implements and Monitors Compliance to Standards and Policies Fosters and Develops Positive Client Relationships Performs Administrative Duties Works With and Utilizes Corporate and Operational Support Staff Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises team members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, standards and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training and developing team members; representing Company management on policy and procedure issues; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. FLSA status: Exempt Qualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:3+ years related experience and/or training at Dining Services Director level or equivalent level (preferably in a Skilled Nursing Facility); or equivalent combination of education and experience. An undergraduate degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable. In absence of a bachelor’s degree, a candidate must have an Associate’s Degree and have completed the Certified Dietetic Manager program (or state equivalent).  PC SKILLS: Position requires working knowledge of the following applications: MS Office (e.g., MS Word, Excel, E-mail, data base management). Incumbents will use the Undine software regularly.  LICENSES: · Valid driver’s license· ServSafe certification· Any required state/local certifications or registrations OTHER:Employment candidates for this position must have authorization to work in the United States, pass a required CORI background check, and meet any other checks/qualifications required by client/facility, or other statutory requirements.Candidates may also be required to pass a standard pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment health exam.   Unidine Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should email their resume to mailto:jobs@unidine.com?subject=Dining%20Services%20Director%20(DSD-PA) or fax to 617-467-3814. Unidine Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should email their resume to jobs@unidine.com or fax resumes to (617)467-3816. Unidine is a privately-held company headquartered in Boston and employs 1,000 team members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. To learn more about Unidine call 1-877-UNIDINE or visit www.unidine.com.