Description:
POSITION: Director of Culinary
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
FLSA: Exempt
OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and creative culinary professional to lead our culinary team as the director of culinary. And with the creative force behind her culinary offerings, it will play a key role in shaping our menu, culinary standards, and ensuring exceptional dining experience for our residents and family members. The director of culinary will oversee all culinary operations, including menu development, kitchen management, and food quality.
Weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary degree is preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in the food service industry with at least three of those years in a responsible supervisory role of preparing food and serving customers. Experience to include management of food inventories and budgets.
• Experience in senior living required.
• Current ServSafe Certification preferred. Obtain or hold any county and/or state required food handling/sanitation licenses or certificates.
• Good understanding of Excel and online food service ordering platforms.
• A strong communicator and proven manager who can work with a wide range and number of team members.
• Extensive knowledge of 24/7 food service preparations and federal, state, and local regulations regarding safety of food preparation and handling.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
• Sit – sit infrequently
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Must be able to taste and smell.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.
  

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