Immediate Start:Airport in Fairfield,CT,USA | Hiring

Sunrise Senior Living is a leading provider of senior care services, dedicated to empowering residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. With a strong commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, Sunrise cultivates a supportive environment that values the unique needs of each resident, their families, and team members. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for the eighth time by Activated Insights, Sunrise Senior Living is celebrated for its exceptional workplace culture and dedication to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for seniors. This certification underscores Sunrise's status as a special place to build a rewarding career in senior living and hospitality services. The Dining Services Coordinator I at Sunrise of Fairfield plays a critical role in ensuring outstanding customer service and the smooth operation of dining and hospitality services within the community. This position is responsible for leading food preparation and service aligned with Sunrise's culinary standards and dietary programs, managing procurement and budgeting, labor management, and overseeing the hiring, training, and supervision of team members. The role demands a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and risk management to maintain high standards and resident satisfaction. Communication with residents and their families is essential to meet individual nutritional needs and preferences, fostering a positive and engaging dining experience. This position requires a dynamic leader with a proven background in managing kitchen and dining operations, preferably with a minimum of two years supervising in a full-service restaurant setting. Experience in volume cooking and ServSafe certification are also required to ensure food safety and quality. The Dining Services Coordinator I actively participates in team development through ongoing training, meetings, and performance management, supporting the broader mission and core values of Sunrise Senior Living. Sunrise Senior Living also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, retirement savings, paid time off, and additional perks such as tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs. The company prioritizes the health and safety of its community and team, requiring drug testing and adherence to health regulations. With competitive compensation that reflects skills, experience, and location, this opportunity offers a meaningful career path with growth potential in a certified great workplace environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum two years experience supervising kitchen, food service, and dining room operations
• current ServSafe certification
• ability to recruit, coach, and manage the performance of a kitchen/dining room staff
• ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours
• proficiency in basic computer skills
• strong organizational and communication skills
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• ability to manage budgets
• ability to maintain accurate records
• physical ability to perform kitchen duties
• Eligible to pass a drug test
• compliance with pre-employment health requirements including tuberculosis test and physical evaluation