Culinary Director - Boerne

We are looking for an experienced Culinary Director to join our amazing team of dedicated professionals.

If you are looking to use your talents as a culinarian and food manager to make a difference in the social and nutritional lives of senior adults, please consider applying for this role.

We offer a competitive compensation package, fifteen days of PTO the first year, a comprehensive benefits package and discount purchase program, plus the best customers in Dallas! 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Ensures the food service provided for the community meets and/or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, and local, state and federal regulations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season
• Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from approved vendors, staying within budget
• Continually looks for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of foods and services provided
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual food preferences; accommodates modified diets to the extent allowed by the community’s license
• Ensures that food is served in an appetizing and appealing manner
• Assists nursing and caregiving staff in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing/recommending adaptive equipment when needed
• Ensures that food and beverage delivered to activity areas and resident apartments arrives on schedule at proper temperatures
• Visits with the residents at each meal (and/or has other supervisory staff do so) to continually assess quality. Addresses concerns immediately or follows-up
• Plans and provides refreshments/meals for special events; works collaboratively with other departments to ensure success
• Provides a forum for resident input and suggestions
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
• Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• Recruits and hires dining services employees
• Ensures that all community employees who handle and deliver food and beverage are trained in proper food handling; trains dining service staff in emergency procedures pertaining to kitchen, dining areas and any areas where food may be served
• Schedules staff to meet the needs of the department, staying within budget
• Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
• Conducts regular performance appraisals with employees
• Follows procedure in responding to on-the-job injuries
• Performs Manager on Duty responsibilities when assigned
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and trainings
• Becomes familiar with and understands emergency response procedures for entire community, up to and including evacuation
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure dining environment for employee and community residents 
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Competent in Microsoft and Outlook; able to place orders online, produce staff schedules, correspond via email, and read and produce electronic documents such as budget reports
• Familiar with HACCP and OSHA regulations and state local food handling and kitchen regulations
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
• Passion for working with and around older adults
• Able to work a highly flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays, and to respond to after-hours phone calls and text messages

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education. Culinary arts certification, or Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Requires valid state certification as Certified Food Manager

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five years of experience in commercial kitchen operations
• Minimum one year of experience as a chef/cook
• Minimum of two years’ experience as supervisor or manager
• Experience working in a senior community (Independent Living, Assisted Living/Memory Care)
• Current food service sanitation certificate
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software

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