Food Service Director – Symphony 87th Street – Chicago, IL

Now hiring a Food Service Director to join our team at Symphony Care Network!

We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row!

Symphony Care Network is looking for high level culinary talent to bring the dining experience to new levels for our residents/guests. One of the most important part of their day is meal time. It is a time to visit with others and enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal. Our culinary staff is the key to making all that possible.

At Symphony Care Network, we value the contributions of every care provider and team member. We are dedicated to creating a positive and productive professional environment where all are empowered to grow and thrive.

The Food Service Director will:

• Assists in development of policies and procedures, and menus, in charge of development of individualized job descriptions, cleaning schedules, and other dietary management tools.
• Assures that proper storage is available, and that handling of food and supplies complies with current guidelines.
• Processes new diet orders and diet changes when received from Nursing Service and keeps diet tray cards updated.
• Visits residents to do in-depth initial nutritional assessment and screening, explain diet, record food preferences, and promote a quality of food service. Visits at least one time per quarter.
• Evaluates work performance and gives periodic evaluations to dietary employees.
• Enforces established rules and regulations of the Facility and Dietary Department.

Food Service Director must have the following:

• Must be available to work weekendsand some holidays.
• Ability to effectively communicate with families, guests, and co-workers
• Promote a positive environment and teamwork approach
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks of others
• Hold your Food Handlers certificate

Food Service Director Benefits:

Symphony rewards its professionals for their hard work and dedication with DAILY PAY option, tuition grant, comprehensive benefit and incentives program including enhanced generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and much more. We provide competitive pay, and a multitude of opportunities for career advancement, and personal growth.