Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring Director of Culinary Services (Food Service Director)!

Tired of late nights and long days? Put your passion for cooking to work in our Senior Living community. Working in one of our communities will allow you to be creative in your culinary creations.

You also have the added benefit of providing so much excitement for our residents, they LOVE to eat!

The Director of Culinary Services directs all activities of the Culinary Service Department and dining room. The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for the quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, control of Dietary Department expenses, and for compliance with special diets offered by the community.

What we offer you :

• A company that is growing so you can grow too
• An awesome team that is passionate about seniors
• Group Medical including dental and vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K / Roth plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Perks and Discounts Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

What you do for us :

• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the dining service department.
• Follow the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements.
• Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Circulate in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Provide input and support to the Executive Director on new hires and training staff in the dietary department.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining room including all equipment, walls, ceilings, vents, dry storage, cold storage, cooking areas, and preparation surfaces, and dish storage areas.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers, take actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, treat others with respect, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

The boring (but very important) stuff :

• Must have compassion for and desire to work with seniors!
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two years of continuing education preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in food services preparation and two years' managing staff required. Three years of experience in food service preparation and managing staff.
• Current Serv / Safe Certification required. Obtain / hold any local, state, and / or county-required food handling / sanitation licenses and / or certificates.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must meet all health requirements, including Health screening and TB clearance
• Must pass drug screen, state required fingerprinting and criminal background process.
• First Aide certification required

COVID 19 vaccine is required at this site. If an accommodation is needed for this or any other requirement for this position, please discuss this request with the Business Office Manager or Recruiter.

Please DO NOT include the date of your graduation, if applicable on your resume or application. Thank you!