Culinary Services Director

About the role

Join our team at Vitality Living as a Culinary Services Director at our Vitality Living Milton Community! We are a vibrant community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents, families, and team members. At Vitality, everyone is encouraged and celebrated for being themselves. As a Culinary Services Director, you will positively impact lives daily by leading our culinary services with excellence and care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain basic knowledge of computer software and internet platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and/or local regulations.
• Manage all aspects of table service, accommodating resident preferences and providing excellent service to customers and guests.
• Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
• Purchase all food and manage inventory, ensuring effective cost controls, vendor service, and quality using the provided system.
• Ensure all dining rooms, including the private dining room, are always fully set.
• Monitor food temperatures before serving.
• Cater events as requested by residents or the leadership team for special meals and parties.
• Ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Cook at least 3-4 shifts per week in addition to administrative tasks.
• Manage and maintain systems to ensure nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals are provided.
• Manage and control the culinary budget as set for the fiscal year.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 – 3 years as a Culinary Director in Assisted Living/Memory Care and/or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Culinary Certificate or Degree preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certificate required.
• Knowledge of processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of management principles involved in resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of methods for training design, instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects.
• Ability to manage and counsel team dynamics, inventory, safety, cleanliness, budget, and expenses.

Benefits

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