Culinary Director

About the Role

A Culinary Director at Sagora Senior Living is a creative individual with a passion for the art of culinary services. This role focuses on detail in meal presentation and menu planning while ensuring the highest quality in taste and customer service to exceed residents' expectations daily. Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we prioritize residents and empower team members to grow within the company and their careers.

Our core values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork. The name Sagora combines "Sage" (wisdom) and "Agora" (a gathering place), reflecting our communities as gathering places of wisdom.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the culinary department, including menu planning, supplies, food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and kitchen safety.
• Hire, train, and supervise all culinary associates while promoting retention and development.
• Provide oversight for all food production, including menu planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory.
• Ensure food safety through compliance with company, local, state, and federal sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Cook à la carte items and monitor adherence to the food and beverage budget.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas, including a monthly deep clean of the kitchen.
• Prepare food according to recipes, ensuring high quality in taste and appearance.
• Plate and present food beautifully while adhering to budget and safety guidelines.
• Create and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting.
• Ensure departmental compliance with preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and paperwork.
• Promote and contribute to the community’s positive reputation and perception of the culinary department.
• Serve as an active member of the community’s leadership team, providing support and guidance to other department leaders.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or a related area preferred but not required.
• Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities.
• Ability to use math for recipe computation and costing.
• Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets.
• Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends for events and holiday staffing.
• Possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license for company-related driving.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including effective communication with residents, families, vendors, associates, and corporate staff.

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for full-time benefit-eligible team members.
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance.
• Discount and rewards program for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flex Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services.
• Discounted meal tickets.
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring friends.
• Tuition Assistance for programs directly related to your position.
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents who have wisdom to share.

Position Details

Community: Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Miracle Hills
Address: 11909 Miracle Hills Dr.
Phone: +1 402-431-0011
Status: Full-time