Culinary Services Director

We are seeking a dynamic Culinary Services Director who is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of dining services to our residents.  Join us in providing a warm and inviting atmosphere where culinary excellence meets the unique dietary needs of our senior community, make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.  This position involves a shift that varies and will include some weekends, and holidays required with no late nights involved.  

This position is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Culinary Services Department. Provides the highest quality plate presentation and prompt service to all Resident tables with professional presentation. Oversees Culinary Services staff and ensures quality customer service.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Wages on Demand

These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Creates, plans, and implements all functions of the culinary services department in cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of menu planning, food purchasing, storage, preparation, service, sanitation, and maintains an adequate stock of all necessary items.
• Follows budgetary guidelines and looks for ways to improve food costs without compromising on quality and customer service.
• Prepares invoices for payment.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, coaches, and terminates employees following community procedures.
• Orients, trains, and supervises all culinary services personnel so that they may do their jobs effectively.
• Conducts in-service education to culinary services staff and to health services staff as required and as needed.
• Interviews residents regarding menu likes and dislikes and evaluates nutritional changes on an ongoing basis.
• Meets stock truck and checks on deliveries.
• Makes modifications in quantity and content of meals to accommodate food preferences and/or requirements of residents.
• Maintains accurate and adequate staffing schedule; covers shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Establishes, revises, and maintains current job duties sheets as needed for all culinary services employees.
• Maintains a positive customer service relationship practicing honesty and integrity in all aspects of job performance.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and healthy environment following all state, federal, local and community policies and procedures and laws for culinary services departments.
• Represents Culinary Services Department at community meetings and Resident Council meetings listening to suggestions and following up as appropriate. Passes information to other department staff maintaining a positive flow of communication.
• Is familiar with all chemicals and handles them