Assistant Director of Culinary Service

Lifespace Communities • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

As an Assistant Director of Culinary Services, you will be responsible for assisting with creating menus for all levels of living (independent, assisted, SNF, Rehab, MC. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a passion for the culinary arts and experience in restaurant management or a similar role. If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Fine dining experenice/FOH
• Experience in POS systems FOH and BOH.
• Meal-suite, GPO’s and purchasing.
• Workday and OnShift
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and planning menus according to customers’ preferences and dietary requirements
• Managing kitchen staff/dining, including hiring, training, and overseeing their work
• Ensuring the quality of food and presentation meet organizational standards
• Supervising food preparation and culinary activities, including cooking and presentation
• Estimating food requirements and coordinating cooking/ dining schedules
• Implementing and maintaining health and safety regulations in the kitchen including CMS regulations.
• Working closely with other departments, such as marketing and operations, to promote its culinary offerings.
• Assist in managing kitchen budget, ensuring efficient use of supplies and ingredients
• Staying current with culinary trends and techniques and incorporating them into menu offerings
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation
• Oversee kitchen operations and manage any food-related concerns
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Standardize recipes to ensure consistent taste and quality
• Oversee kitchen/dining operations and manage any food-related concerns
• Attend special events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree