Culinary Director

About the role

A Culinary Director at Sagora Senior Living is responsible for overseeing the culinary department, managing menus, supplies, food production, and ensuring high-quality service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the culinary department, menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and safety in the kitchen
• Hire, train, and supervise all Culinary associates while promoting retention and development
• Provide knowledgeable oversight for all food production, including menu-planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory
• Assure the safety of the food in the community through compliance with all applicable company, local, state, and federal sanitation and food handling procedures and regulations
• Cook à la carte items
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
• Deep clean kitchen on a monthly basis
• Able to prepare food according to recipes
• Plate and present beautiful food to be served and enjoyed
• Ensure high quality in taste and appearance and ensure food is served in an appropriate style while remaining in alignment with budget and safety guidelines
• Create and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting
• Assure departmental compliance with preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and paperwork regarding Culinary operations
• Promote and contribute to the community's positive reputation and perception of the Culinary department, including management and associates
• Serve as an active, valuable member of the community’s leadership team and other task groups as appropriate. Provide collegial 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 related area preferred but not required
• Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities
• Must be able to use math to compute recipes and costing
• Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
• Must be organized and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events and holiday staffing needs
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, vendors, associates, and corporate staff