Dining Room Manager

Are you seeking a wonderfully challenging role in an organization with enticing compensation and great benefits? If so, consider an opportunity with McHenry County. McHenry is a great place to live, work and explore. We are the sixth-largest County in Illinois with a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. We provide exceptional service to our residents, all while cultivating a sense of purpose in our work. We also take care of our employees by prioritizing their overall health through our investment in a wellness program and commitment to mental health. We hold firm to the belief that our employees should derive genuine pride from their contributions, fostering a culture of mutual respect within our collaborative workspace. Full-time employees enjoy a pension which provides guaranteed, monthly income for life. Additionally, you can enjoy the peace of job security working in the public sector since we aren't affected by market fluctuations. Join us in our mission to continue delivering excellence and shaping a better future for McHenry County and its residents.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for the meal service delivery and dining rooms. They prepare the dining rooms and special event locations for nursing home residents and staff, coordinates the delivery of resident meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary needs of residents. Cleans food service areas and dining rooms, utensils, and equipment, and serves food as necessary.

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm, will work two weekends on and two weekends off alternately.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in training staff, updating dietary procedures for a pleasant dining experience.
• Ensure proper meal preparation, temperature, timely service, and presentation.
• Assist staff in greeting and assisting residents during meals.
• Monitor staff's service standards, provide feedback, and conduct training.
• Ensure servers' punctuality and proper uniform.
• Engage with residents in a compassionate manner.
• Provide superior customer service in the dining room as needed.
• Prevents spread of infection through proper safety management.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and confidentiality of client information.
• Encourage and support team members for compassionate performance.
• Supervise team performance for positive experiences.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Toaster
• Mixer
• Blender
• Oven
• Steam Table
• Stove
• Microwave
• Computer
• Office Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• One or more years of progressively responsible related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Food Sanitation Certificate.

SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Skill in:

• Dining room management / leadership
• Preparing and cooking meals in an institutional or nursing home setting.
• Using commercial food service equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Performing basic mathematical computations.
• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Knowledge of:

• Basic nutrition.
• Standard food preparation practices and procedures.
• Rules and regulations pertaining to food service safety and sanitation.
• Basic weights and measures.
• Food preparation principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

BENEFITS

• 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans, and various supplemental plans.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.