Director of Culinary Services

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines.
• Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Maintains quality and consistency of food, including food temperatures, portion control, palatability, and attractiveness.
• Monitors workers during preparation, portioning, and garnishing to ensure adherence to prescribed methods.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies, and validates deliveries against order forms.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Ensures safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follows all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Maintains monthly expenditures to ensure compliance with budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Successfully completed food safety training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and accident insurance policies.