Dining Services Director

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. We Practice These Principles With Every Task And Interaction, From Personal Caregiver Assistance To Mowing The Grass. At Touchmark, We Say

I AM AN ALLY

• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

Touchmark at Emerald Lake is McKinney's leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking a Dining Services Director with a passion to create an unforgettable experience for every guest.

• Certificate or degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Three years of progressive experience in a similar environment.
• Demonstrated success in running a profitable kitchen.
• Demonstrated success in managing and motivating a team of employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Experience using a point-of-sale system.
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers, including MS Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures.
• Ability to work varied schedules in response to business needs.
• Have experience creating nutritious menus with complete and accurate food costing and pricing.
• Possess a valid food handler’s card.

• Provide direct communication with residents during regular front‑of‑house appearances.
• Responsible for production planning and review.
• Responsible for ordering, food inventory, including proper disposal procedures for out‑of‑date items, and maintaining supplies.
• Responsible for meeting budgets and ability to evaluate and explain P&L.
• Leading the hot line and overseeing food services, ensuring high food quality.
• Maintain high cleanliness and sanitation procedures and ensure temperature logs are being completed.
• Responsible for maintaining proper labeling techniques.
• Responsible for providing support to the team in completing operational tasks and cleaning duties.
• Responsible for creating schedules for all kitchen team members.
• Ability to work and make decisions in high‑pressure situations.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, and integrity.
• Ability to communicate with team members, and mentor as needed, regarding on‑the‑job expectations and behavior.
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu planning and development.
• Responsible for overseeing Banquet Event Order.

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On‑Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

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