Director of Culinary Services - Certified Dietary Manager

Description

Laurel Crest Retirement Community is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Culinary Services to join our team. As a Director of Culinary Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the nutritional needs of our residents and ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care. This position will oversee all dining operations within the community. 

Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for service and operational excellence in quality, presentation, and overall dining experience, meeting and exceeding the expectation of PCSC residents.
• Assuring quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and ensure that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Requisitioning and inspecting food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels with support of the Chef and ensuring standards of quality are met.
• Managing dining staff including the chef, servers, cooks, and utility workers to achieve operating efficiencies in quality of service, resident satisfaction and financial performance.
• Maintaining quality-dining services and staffing within the prescribed budget.
• Making frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.
• Preparing cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules along with completing staff reviews.
• Interviewing, orientating, and training staff to our culture and expectations.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in related field

- CDM Certification Required

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare or senior living setting

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nutrition and food service

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about improving the lives of seniors through nutrition, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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