Chef/Assistant Culinary Director

WesleyLife•Pella, IA

About The Position

The Assistant Culinary Director supports the operation of the kitchen, tray service, and dining room areas. The role works under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director and helps ensure food quality, service, staffing, and daily operations meet residents’ needs. The position includes preparing and serving catering events, scheduling and payroll, training dining service staff, gathering resident input on menus and service, and maintaining food and supply inventory. The Assistant Culinary Director may perform absent team members’ duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the overall operation of the kitchen, tray service, and dining room areas.
  • Assist with preparation, service, and cleanup for catering events.
  • Complete the staffing schedule.
  • Inspect and monitor food for visual appearance, quality, proper temperature, portion size, and dietary needs.
  • Assist with the interview process under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director.
  • Handle payroll.
  • Train and monitor the performance of the dining service team.
  • Seek resident involvement in menu planning and obtain service feedback.
  • Stock and organize food and supply storage areas.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and complete physical inventory as directed.
  • Perform duties of absent team members when necessary to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Scholarship reimbursement opportunities up to $5,000 per year
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
  • Wellness membership to the in-house wellness area
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