Culinary Director

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? Clearwater Ahwatukee is a premier luxury senior living community in Phoenix, AZ and is looking for a Culinary Director to join the team! Clearwater Living Associates Enjoy Great Benefits Excellent benefits401(k)contributionsPaid Vacation and Sick leaveExciting opportunities to growDynamic and fast paced environmentCulture of people first and service always The responsibilities of the Culinary Director are to lead and provide direction to Cooks and Dishwashers. We use the freshest, local ingredients made from scratch and prepare the finest foods of the highest quality and taste for residents, guests, and associates at the community. If you are looking for a fast paced and exciting opportunity to lead a team in a new kitchen then look no further! A highly rewarding and challenging opportunity for a Culinary Director awaits you at our community. Join us in our endeavor to create experiences that celebrate your relevance. Responsibilities Manage, plan, develop, organize, schedule, evaluate, and direct the Culinary departmentSupervise the production, presentation and cost of food, and create a balanced rotating menuServe as liaison between guests, residents and Culinary staff and be responsible for effective communication across all areasResolve resident complaints regarding food quality and/or serviceEstablish a Food Committee and/or survey and visit with residents regularly to determine resident special likes/dislikes and, as much as possible, resident preferences and requestsEnsure a sanitary work environment and comply with all health and safety codes, state licensing regulations and policies and procedures regarding proper storage, handling and serving of foodDevelop and implement policies/processes to ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are metBackup Culinary staff in their job duties as neededResponsible for the cleanliness in dining room and ensure proper table settings at all timesRecruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core valuesCarry out required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or related education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality is preferred or combination of formal training from a related culinary or technical school and experience overseeing restaurant and dining operationsMinimum eight to ten years of experience in food serviceMinimum five to seven years of supervisory experience to include hiring, training, and supervising staff and developing and managing a budgetServe Safe certification preferredFirst Aid Certification requiredAbility, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle as neededBackground clearances as required by government regulationsMust meet health requirements, including TB Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #AC1