Culinary Manager
American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Culinary Manager oversees all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with strong leadership to guide and inspire a talented kitchen team.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience as Culinary Manager.
- Certification in a Dietary Manager Course or associate’s degree in culinary/hospitality management.
- Current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
- Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values (Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence) to residents, family members, customers, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership skills to lead and motivate others.
- Teamwork skills to work towards a common goal.
- Experience in hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff.
- Ability to create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
- Ensure high-quality food preparation.
- Ensure consistent food presentation.
- Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Lead and motivate kitchen staff in proper safety, health, sanitation, and food preparation.
- Focus on cooking, plating, and service for residents.
- Work towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for residents.
- Provide leadership in hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff.
- Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Benefits
- Access to earnings before payday.
- Employee referral bonus programs.
- 401(k).
- FSA program.
- Free life insurance.
- PTO exchange for pay programs.
- Medical coverage as low as $25.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Workforce Chaplains.
- Personalized Wellness Coaching.
- Holiday pay.
- PTO.
- Opportunities to earn additional PTO.
- Employee Discount Programs (travel, retail, entertainment, food, etc.).
- Access to preceptors and mentorship programs.
- Clinical and leadership development pathways.
- Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Financial assistance for continuing education.
- Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- C.A.R.E. Values recognition.
- Employee recognition events.
- Monthly and annual awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
