Culinary Director 9am-5pm $31.25-36.25 (Full Time)

The Summit Senior Living•Little Rock, AR

5d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Director oversees the culinary department and provides consistent, exceptional five-star service in both the front and back of house. The role ensures food is prepared to culinary standards and gives residents an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. The Culinary Director develops seasonal and mainstay menus using fresh foods and based on residents’ preferences and needs. This full-time position is at Summit in Little Rock, Arkansas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $31.25–$36.25 per hour. The work is primarily indoors, with availability to work outdoors for events. The role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the day, frequently lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds, and working near extreme temperatures, including cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers. A physician health screening and tuberculosis clearance are required, as is criminal clearance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and competency in leadership, training, and supervision.
Proficient written and oral communication skills with management, professional, and support staff.
Formal culinary, food service, or restaurant training, or an equivalent amount of full-time supervisory or management-level work experience.
Ability to create, modify, and print word-processing and spreadsheet documents using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to send, receive, and forward email.
Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in close contact with extreme temperatures, including cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers.
Good health and physical and mental capability to perform assigned tasks; a physician health screening must be completed no more than six months before or seven days after employment.
Must demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within seven days of employment and annually thereafter.
Must be criminally cleared.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in senior housing or a related field; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the culinary department in providing consistent, exceptional service in both front and back of house.
Ensure food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience.
Maintain portion control and minimize food waste.
Develop seasonal and mainstay menus using fresh foods and taking residents’ preferences and needs into account.
Work outdoors for events when needed.

Benefits

Company-match 401(k), with a 100% match up to the first 3% and full vesting upon enrollment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Disability insurance for full-time employees.
Employee assistance program.
Weekly employee recognition program.
Life insurance for full-time employees.
Paid time off; full-time employees accrue up to 115 hours annually.
Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for full-time and part-time employees.
Employee referral program for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
Complimentary meal each shift for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
Daily Pay option.
Direct deposit.
Promotion from within.