Company Description

Building on the legacy and vision of our Founders, the California Armenian Home, as a progressively lead non-profit community, is committed to provide a One-of-a-Kind, people-centered, planned senior community to serve all levels of senior living with extraordinary lifestyle experiences, compassionate care, and gracious hospitality.

Employee Values:

• Always put people first.
• Provide warm hospitality and heartfelt compassionate care.
• Family, celebration, tradition, good food & good people.
• Inclusive culture based on integrity, humility, and compassion.
• Serving our residents and one another with respect.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enrichment.
• A wonderful place to call home.
• Environment of teamwork and trust for employees.

Our leadership extends beyond business goals and business results. It focuses on our Mission and Values, to guide our resident experience and our employee culture.

Culinary; Job Summary Introduction

The Culinary team of The Vineyards | California Armenian Home creates unforgettable long-term care experiences for our diverse senior population. Here you can use your skills in our fast-paced environment, in areas that range from leadership roles, culinary experiences, to lifestyle programs, and everything in between. No matter your role, you will help to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for our residents, guests, and staff.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervise all Dining Room activities in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support.
Manage services within budgetary guidelines, while meeting or exceeding service standards. Responsible
for all front-of-the-house activity, including catering and special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all
inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist Executive Chef with food delivery, inventory, and P.O.S. system.
• Provide structure and training for dining room personnel.
• Plan, staff, organize and coordinate all activities in the dining areas of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support.
• Responsible for continuous evaluation and Quality Assurance audits of Dining Services.
• Provide service support for dining room personnel.
• Assist Executive Chef in the development of the operating budget.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Responsible for the accuracy of meal count reports utilizing the POS system in the community.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Chef.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold regular in-service and training sessions with staff.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records.
• Responsible for scheduling of Dining Services staff in accordance with the annual budget.
• Responsible for applying progressive disciplinary process with Dining Services Staff when
  necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited course in food service training
• Two years of food service experience with knowledge of volume preparation, catering banquets,
  decorative buffets, and special events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to provide dining services for the elderly that meet/exceed hospitality and service standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, guests, employees and supervisors.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others.
• Must be able to work all Holidays and for pre-planned special events.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings (Eligibility after the completion of 3 months)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Accrued Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• 24/7 monitored guard house for an extra layer of security