Culinary Services Director

About the role

The Amberleigh, a premier retirement community in Williamsville, NY, provides quality care to residents in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care community.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and direct the activities of the culinary service department and supervise dining services staff.
• Oversee food service standards, policies, procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations, and work areas.
• Provide the highest quality of food service for residents.
• Coordinate closely with nursing staff to ensure residents’ needs are constantly being met.
• Order all supplies and maintain inventory control; verify orders received to ensure needed goods are on hand.
• Achieve all budgetary guidelines.
• Be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, skilled nursing facilities, or senior living.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management, or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• ServSafe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).

Benefits

• Competitive wage/salary
• Health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and FSA savings accounts
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Paid training
• Paid referral programs for team member and resident referrals
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities

Technology

• SafelyYou: AI video technology that detects and prevents falls
• Advanced EHR Technologies: Automated care assessments eliminating busy work and improving care delivery
• Sage: Improves call light response time and enhances service and care
• Microsoft Power BI: One-stop platform for all data needs