Director of Culinary Services

Heritage Village , managed by Life Care Services, offer Extraordinary Impressions and a work-life balance that’s truly rewarding. Our creative, energetic and friendly team is passionate about working with seniors and their families. High standards, fun and fair work, cool people who appreciate what you do for them. Be the reason someone smiles today. Working for our senior residents at Heritage Village will make your heart happy.

We are seeking an experienced & hospitality focused Director of Culinary Services, this role provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community’s Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Position will successfully manage in a cost-structure environment to meet budgetary goals in area of Culinary Services budget and labor guidelines. This person is a key member of the Community’s management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community’s mission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

WE HAVE AN AWESOME TEAM, WONDERFUL RESIDENTS AND APPRECIATIVE FAMILIES!!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
• Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate records and participate in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests.
• Act as Manager on Duty as directed by the Executive Director.
• Assist the Executive Director and/or Business Office Manager in the management of open Workers Compensation claims, as directed.
• Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.
• Assure resident safety.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.
• Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
• Senior living community experience preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager certification/license
• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed
• Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of the Driver Selection Policy
• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state
Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

Salary/year range $80k- $85k