Culinary Services Director

Job Summary

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Culinary Services Director at our Vitality Living Frederica Community!

About the Role

A career that allows you to positively impact the lives of others every single day. If you are looking for a place where you can make a real difference, then Vitality Living may be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with and develop your team members and deliver high quality, nutritious meals that ensure a best-in-class dining experience.
• Lead and manage all aspects of table service, purchasing, regulatory requirements, catering, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Cultivate positive resident relations by interacting with residents, getting to know their stories, and addressing any questions or concerns as they arise.
• Maintain basic knowledge of computer software and internet platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state or provincial, and/or local regulations.
• Manage all aspects of table service ensuring resident preferences are accommodated and excellent service is provided to customers and guests.
• Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
• Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring effective cost controls and vendor service and quality using provided system.
• Ensure all dining rooms, including the private dining room are fully set at all times.
• Monitor food temperatures prior to serving.
• Cater events as requested by residents or leadership team for special meals and parties.
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Cook as needed plus administrative tasks.
• Manage and maintain systems to ensure nutritious, appetizing, attractive meals are provided.
• Manage and control culinary budget as set for the fiscal year.
• Monitor and maintain proper food handling, storage, and usage of food.
• Monitor and maintain food quality and portion control.
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and resident preferences are considered.
• Implement and monitor systems for kitchen and dining room sanitation, temperature control, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen and dining room.
• Interact daily with residents to assure satisfaction with meals.
• Conduct monthly food committee meetings, follow up on comments and concerns, and retain record of meetings and resolutions.
• Maintain open communication with residents, staff, and families.
• Maintain state required food handler’s permit.
• Ensure daily or scheduled cleaning duties are completed according to assignment.
• Ensure proper storage of food, supplies, and chemicals.
• Ensure cleaners and other hazardous materials are used according to department procedure.
• Follow community fire safety and infection control practices.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements

• Highschool diploma with degree in culinary arts preferred
• 3 years direct supervisory experience in an assisted living/memory care environment
• History of successfully creating and executing a memorable dining experience for residents and their guests
• Exceptional teambuilding and leadership skills
• Strong financial judgement

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• Monthly and quarterly perfect attendance bonuses
• 401k

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD