Culinary Coordinator

Sunset Park Place • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The Culinary Coordinator leads the kitchen team and oversees the Culinary Department to provide residents with quality dining experiences. The role covers menu planning, food preparation and service, staff supervision and training, food and supply inventory, purchasing, budgeting, sanitation, safety, and administrative operations. The coordinator cooks up to four days per week, develops changes to the full-service “Anytime” menu, and helps maintain resident satisfaction and compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

• Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience cooking for large groups and developing diverse menus.
• Supervisory and problem-solving abilities, including decision-making and goal-setting skills.
• Positive, professional demeanor and commitment to serving elderly residents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing staff in a culinary or hospitality setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Approved Food Service Certificate per state requirements, if applicable.
• Knowledge of culinary service management.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts degree.
• Two years of related culinary or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff schedules and supervise Cooks and Culinary Assistants; participate in hiring, training, and discipline.
• Conduct in-service training and performance reviews at 30 days, 90 days, and semi-annually.
• Plan menus to minimize waste, prepare and serve food, and maintain quality presentation.
• Cook up to four days per week and develop changes to the full-service “Anytime” menu.
• Maintain food storage and rotation, and inventory kitchen equipment, food, and supplies; perform annual inventories.
• Order food and supplies as needed, stay within budget guidelines, and perform cost analysis.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety practices and compliance with regulatory standards, including HIPAA.
• Enforce the company dress code, PPE use, and food safety standards.
• Assist with emergency response, including fire alarms and resident calls for urgent assistance.
• Fill in for Cooks or Culinary Assistants as needed and support the safety team and community committees.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow all Policies & Procedures and Community regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible hours.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-demand pay.
• Career growth in a fast-growing company.

What This Job Offers

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