Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef

Description

About Us:

Birch Bay Retirement Village is a non-profit, community-focused retirement community located on the scenic and unspoiled landscape of Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park. Our campus overlooks beautiful Frenchman Bay, and Bar Harbor is a short drive away. We offer a full range of community and healthcare services to help make the most of your retirement lifestyle.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef to oversee all dining staff and services at Birch Bay Retirement Village. This role is crucial in ensuring that our residents enjoy high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals in a welcoming and supportive environment. The Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, staff management, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Robust      medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Identity theft      protection program
• Matching retirement plan
• Ample paid time off
• Comprehensive      award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives
• Generous tuition      reimbursement and continuing education benefits
• Potential sign-on bonus      and relocation assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

• Degree from an accredited culinary arts program

Experience Required:

• Five years of experience in food service
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated talent for fine dining.

Special Requirements:

• Emotional maturity and good people skills required.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize workload.

Physical Demands:

• Lifts food containers and stock with potential for strains from lifting
• Stands on feet most of the time.
• Able to lift 55 pounds or more.
• External and internal candidates, as well as job/position incumbents, who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, which will be determined by management on a case-by-case basis

Environment:

• Exposed to high temperatures and steam with potential for burns.
• Exposed to wet floors with potential for slips.
• Exposed to sharp objects with potential for cuts.
• May involve exposure to infectious disease.

Join us at Birch Bay Retirement Village and be a part of a community that values independence, support, and a commitment to the health and welfare of its residents. Apply today!