Culinary Director Specialist

Responsibilities

• Fill-in during the absence of a Culinary Director
• Provide training and coaching to community culinary associates and directors
• Evaluate community culinary operations to ensure that each part is functioning to a desired level of excellence
• Identify opportunities to enhance the quality and cost of food purchasing and make recommendations to senior management
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors and work food vendors and others to develop menus that are delicious and offer balanced nutrition for our residents
• Oversee the orientation program for new community chefs and culinary directors and make recommendations for improvement
• Provide culinary leadership and support to chefs within the communities
• Participate in the interview process and candidate evaluation for Culinary Director openings
• Ensure that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs
• Confirm that there is an appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and tableware and culinary budget is being utilized appropriately
• Communicate effectively with other members of the home office leadership team
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience in related multi-community position or a minimum of 5+ years’ management and foodservice experience within the senior living and/or hospitality industry with current or previous experience as an Executive Chef or Dining Services Manager within the senior housing industry
• Specific experience with the culinary needs of memory care and dementia residents within an assisted living or memory care community
• Culinary Arts Degree (preferred)
• ServSafe Certification
• Professional level computer skills to include the ability to utilize Microsoft Office products, email, etc.
• This position will require approximately 75-100% travel. The ability to travel up to a week at a time with little notice is required
• Professional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English