• Director of Food & Nutrition

    St. John's Embrace Living (Rochester, NY)


    Responsible for the leadership of home business unit dining operation. Manages the dining room staff. Oversees the delivery individualized and flexible dining options for residents at St John’s Home in a welcoming and responsive atmosphere.

    Qualifications & Education Required:

    + Commitment and passion for residents and a meaningful meal experience

    + High School diploma or G.E.D required

    + 5 or more years or more of experience in restaurant management or comparable food service management preferred

    + Minimum of 1 year in leadership position preferred

    + Ability to interact with residents and care for their needs

    + Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

    Position Competencies:

    + Interpersonal skills: support emotional, physical and social well-being of dining room assistants Problem solving / decision making

    + Leadership skills: provide consultation services to support residents and staff as needed, lead by example, distribute responsibilities among interdisciplinary team members

    + Coaching and development: set clear expectations, coach staff, manage performance

    + Organizational skills: talent management (oversee staffing, hiring, performance improvement), quality assurance Performance Improvements, financial skills (oversee budgeting, payroll and ordering)

    Position Responsibilities:

    + Participate in planning and implementation of new meal or food related experiences

    + Participate in QAPI activities including data collection, audits, monitoring, and quality improvement plans for meal experience and nutritional needs

    + Support onboarding and training to ensure competent and skilled team members

    + Collaborate with Work Life to develop and maintain effective staff hiring, orientation, on-boarding, education and training strategies

    + Work collaboratively with staff and other disciplines to ensure residents, visitors, and employees have exceptional food and positive meal experience at all 3 meals 7 days/week

    + Ensure effective processes are in place for compliance with food safety, monitoring costs of labor, and ensuring satisfaction of residents on the neighborhood

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to lift, bend and stand most of the day

    + Walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, bending and reaching to accomplish tasks. Ability to lifting up to 50 lbs.

    Exposure to Conditions:

    + Possible exposure to wet, slippery surfaces.