Culinary Services Director

Maplewood Senior Living • Darien, CT

13d

About The Position

The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the operation of the culinary services department. Leading all of the cooks, servers, and ancillary staff, the Culinary Services Director ensures residents are provided a quality dining experience by consistently meeting Maplewood standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Must have Serve Safe Certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date
• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall financial and operational responsibility of culinary and dining room operations
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local sanitation regulations
• Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with administration and inter-department personnel, as well as other communities to assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents
• Supports the community and regional cluster sales efforts with marketing events, programs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees