Director of Culinary Services

About the role

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Director of Culinary Services - Fine Dining to lead the culinary teams at The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents while managing the kitchen operations effectively.

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 engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure adherence to prescribed methods.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; validates deliveries against order forms.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
• Practices 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, explaining significant variances to ensure budget compliance.

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.