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
company approved vendors
 Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality
of the food service provided
 Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines,
regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food
preferences
 Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and
appealing manner
 Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking
the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment
when needed
 Ensures that food is delivered on time
 Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality
of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed
 Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community
events when requested
 Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by
providing a forum for their input and suggestions
 Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
 Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with
infection control standards
 Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
 Participate in training of all associates, including food service
associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control
and safe practices
 Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing
meeting the needs of the community
 Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety
regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
 Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
 Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by
associates
 Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
 The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
 The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of
the residents
 Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to
perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:
 Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership
 Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
 Attends required community meetings and participates Life
Enrichment activities when able
 Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
 Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis
 Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
using the Safe Return program or equivalent
 All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
 High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
 Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager
 Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook
 Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management
 Current food service sanitation certificate
 Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
 Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
 Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations
 Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
 Able to make independent decisions
 Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into
existing practices when applicable
 Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens