Assistant Director Culinary Services

Atria Senior Living • MA-Newburyport, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director Culinary Services supports the Director of Culinary Services with planning, preparing, and serving meals for residents and guests. The role helps direct kitchen and dining room operations when the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager is absent, while ensuring meals meet Atria standards and the dining experience provides high customer service in a restaurant-style atmosphere.

The position also supports staff hiring, training, coaching, development, scheduling, and performance management; menu planning; budget management; food and supply purchasing and storage; equipment maintenance; and compliance with food-safety requirements, applicable regulations, and Atria programs. The Assistant Director helps plan and execute special events, banquets, and theme meals, and may orient new residents to dining options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Five years of cooking experience in the hospitality field.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, including food, supplies, and labor.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree.
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct kitchen and dining room operations in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and executing meals for residents and guests.
• Assist with kitchen staff development and training related to meal preparation, food storage, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared, and served according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and developing staff, including evaluations and discipline in accordance with company guidelines.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating staff work schedules in accordance with budget.
• Assist with implementing and executing the Art of Atria Dining.
• Assist with menu planning and development based on resident preferences, budget, and seasonal options.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning products, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with regulations and employee safety requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist kitchen staff with pre-meal stand-ups for dining and kitchen staff.
• Plan, prepare, and execute special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable, acquaint new residents with menus, seating, dining options, and hours.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees depending on classification; amounts vary by location.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Benefit enrollment varies by employee classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED