Culinary Manager

About the role

The Culinary Manager oversees all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with strong leadership to guide and inspire a talented kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to follow proper safety, health, sanitation, and food preparation practices.
• Work towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for residents.
• Guide and inspire a talented kitchen team to achieve excellence in their roles.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience as Culinary Manager.
• Certification in a Dietary Manager Course or associate’s degree in culinary/hospitality management.
• Current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership, hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff.
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Compassion.
• Accountability.
• Relationships.
• Excellence.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Access to earnings before payday, referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs, and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Workforce Chaplains, and personalized wellness coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay, PTO, opportunities to earn additional PTO, employee discount programs, and travel, retail, entertainment, food, and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships, financial assistance for continuing education, company-sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members, and community at large.