Dir Culinary Services

About the Role

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the dining service department. Manages and directs the Culinary Services Department to implement a menu program that meets nutritional requirements, including special diets, for residents while assessing and responding to resident preferences to achieve high satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee a menu program that meets nutritional requirements, including special diets, and aligns with resident preferences.
• Manage resources and budget, making cost-effective purchasing decisions for the department.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for all receipts and expenses.
• Develop purchasing guidelines and a procurement system for food and supplies.
• Ensure all foods are prepared to resident satisfaction and in accordance with safe food handling practices, including temperature and time controls.
• Develop and enforce procedures for safe food storage, preparation, and service, adhering to health department standards.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment meets health and safety standards.
• Manage, coach, and train team members to provide high-quality service and maintain positive resident experiences during mealtimes.
• Circulate through the dining room to engage with residents, assess satisfaction, and address preferences or concerns.
• Make hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, and discipline recommendations to the Executive Director for culinary department staff.
• Provide performance feedback to the Executive Director for staff evaluations and help establish job performance standards.
• Train new staff on policies, procedures, nutritional requirements, dietary guidelines, sanitation, and workflow.
• Conduct ongoing training for existing staff on dietary and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Develop and assign work schedules for culinary staff.
• Lead regular meetings with the culinary team on meal planning, resident satisfaction, and safety standards.
• Order all food and supplies, monitor inventory, and establish quality standards for receiving, storing, and inventory management.
• Establish quality standards for food presentation and service.
• Foster teamwork, integrity, and a positive work environment among staff, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.