Assistant Director of Culinary Service

Community:

The Craig

Address:  

5500 SW 9th Ave

Amarillo, Texas 79106

Pay Range

$57,800.00-$79,500.00+ Annual

Job Summary:  As an Assistant Director of Culinary Services, you will be responsible for assisting with creating menus for all levels of living (independent, assisted, SNF, Rehab, MC.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and planning menus according to customers’ preferences and dietary requirements
• Managing kitchen staff/dining, including hiring, training, and overseeing their work
• Ensuring the quality of food and presentation meet organizational standards
• Supervising food preparation and culinary activities, including cooking and presentation
• Estimating food requirements and coordinating cooking/ dining schedules
• Implementing and maintaining health and safety regulations in the kitchen including CMS regulations.
• Working closely with other departments, such as marketing and operations, to promote its culinary offerings.
• Assist in managing kitchen budget, ensuring efficient use of supplies and ingredients
• Staying current with culinary trends and techniques and incorporating them into menu offerings
• The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a passion for the culinary arts and experience in restaurant management or a similar role.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation
• Oversee kitchen operations and manage any food-related concerns
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Standardize recipes to ensure consistent taste and quality
• Oversee kitchen/dining operations and manage any food-related concerns
• Attend special events
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Fine dining experenice/FOH
• Experience in POS systems FOH and BOH. Meal-suite, GPO’s and purchasing. Workday and OnShift

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!