Culinary Manager
About The Position
The Culinary Manager leads all aspects of culinary operations within the assisted living community, creating exceptional dining experiences that promote resident satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life. This hands-on leader oversees food preparation, menu execution, kitchen operations, and presentation while ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to the needs and preferences of residents. The Culinary Manager also leads, develops, and inspires the culinary team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience as Culinary Manager.
- Certification in a Dietary Manager Course or associate’s degree in culinary/hospitality management
- Must have current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
- Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence
Nice To Haves
- Leadership: The ability to lead and motivate others to follow proper safety, health, sanitation and food preparation with a focus on cooking, plating and service for our residents.
- Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for our residents.
- Experience: Proven experience in leadership, hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling kitchen staff.
- Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Leads all aspects of culinary operations within the assisted living community.
- Creates exceptional dining experiences that promote resident satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life.
- Oversees food preparation, menu execution, kitchen operations, and presentation.
- Ensures meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to the needs and preferences of residents.
- Leads, develops, and inspires the culinary team.
- Maintains the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- Access your earnings before payday.
- Lucrative 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 to help manage personal or work-related issues
- Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
- Personalized Wellness Coaching
- Holiday pay
- PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
- Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
- Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
- Clinical and leadership development pathways
- Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
- Financial assistance for continuing education
- Company sponsored scholarship programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana.
- 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
