POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, special diet orders and makes only authorized food substitutes.
• Ensures the timely preparation and delivery of nutritious and attractive meals, and supplements in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary working environment in compliance with Federal and State of California Guidelines.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards and resident expectations are met.
• Protect food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation.
• Supports Registered Dietitian duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Dietary Manager Credential.
• ServSafe Certification Required.
• Two years’ experience in food-service management.
• Prior experience in healthcare, food service preferred.
• Advanced culinary skills.
• Understanding of the principles of various cooking techniques and strong culinary fundamentals.
• Understanding of therapeutic diets and familiarity with regulatory compliance.
• Ability to react and remain calm in demanding situations and able to handle multiple priorities, projecting confidence and capability to residents of assisted living and memory care units.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must show good attention to detail and be able to train and direct staff in their jobs.
• Understands the importance of HIPAA and maintains confidentiality with information.
• Effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk 75% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and hold up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently in small areas.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures from the ovens and freezers. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures and work comfortably in a hot and sometimes humid environment.

As a responsible and safety-conscious organization, we are committed to maintaining a secure and drug-free work environment. To ensure the well-being of our team members and uphold our values, we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process. Selected candidates will also be required to complete an employee physical, including a TB test.

Compensation and Benefits:

Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. This salary range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, external
non-profit market data, and business considerations.

We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Team members are offered comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (eligibility on first day of employment)
• Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) program with generous match
• Generous time off including paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
• Commuter program including the “Emergency Ride Home Program” from Sonoma County.
• Creativity Bonus – reimbursement up to $150 per year for completion of classes such as music lessons, art, foreign language classes or other approved creative outlets.
• Subsidized healthy, organic daily meals.
• Quiet Hours” for all non-emergency matters from 5pm to 9am; no expectation for checking email during this time. No-meeting Friday’s.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status,
disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request accommodation.