Chef Manager

Sunrise Senior Living • Prospect Heights, IL

412d

About The Position

The Dining Services Coordinator I at Sunrise of Prospect Heights is responsible for leading and managing the dining and hospitality operations within the community. This role emphasizes outstanding customer service, food preparation, dietary modifications, financial management, and team leadership, ensuring a high level of resident satisfaction in a home-like environment.

Requirements

• Two to three years' experience supervising kitchen, food service and dining room operations in a full-service restaurant.
• Minimum two to three years volume cooking experience and ability to cook three to four days per week.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Proven ability to use appropriate tools such as production sheets, standardized recipes, temperature logs, and sanitation forms.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and modified diets.
• Ability to delegate assignments based on skills, roles, and interests.
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor budgets and achieve established targets.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a senior living or healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of local health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent high-quality food and hospitality service by following Sunrise recipes, menus, and programs.
• Post and display weekly and daily menus in accordance with Sunrise standards.
• Complete and utilize production sheets to control food quality and portions.
• Ensure adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods.
• Prepare and serve meals on time and at the correct temperatures.
• Actively train on and participate in front-of-the-house operations to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Ensure all food in Bistro and/or other common areas is fresh, covered, labeled, and dated.
• Actively support all special events with exceptional emphasis on marketing events.
• Serve a minimum of one meal per week in Reminiscence and meet with the Reminiscence Coordinator to review service and preparation needs each day.
• Partner with the Wellness team and consultant dietitian to understand individual resident nutritional needs and preferences.
• Participate in monthly Resident Council Meetings and other identified food committee meetings.
• Visit with residents during meal periods each day for feedback on menu.
• Ensure coordination of staffing in dining room with ALC before each meal.
• Adhere to established product order guides and vendor programs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and local health department regulations.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of food and supplies including emergency supplies.
• Partner with leadership team to ensure community compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Ensure safe food handling to prevent contamination and/or food borne illness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free kitchen environment.
• Complete and maintain accurate food production records and sanitation records.
• Partner with the Maintenance Coordinator for repairs and scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Understand and manage the department budget, including food, labor, and other expenses.
• Review monthly financial statements and implement plans of action around deficiencies.
• Conduct regular inventories as defined by accounting guidelines.
• Provide overall management of the department, including recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching.
• Lead and participate in daily and monthly team member meetings and trainings.
• Develop a working knowledge of state regulations and ensure compliance.
• Conduct timely performance appraisals with meaningful conversations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed