Culinary Services Director

Full Spectrum Search Group•Auburn, WA

7d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Director of Culinary Services - Senior Living Community Full Spectrum Staffing Solutions is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in long-term care leadership and healthcare administration. At Full Spectrum, our team of healthcare recruiters is dedicated to bringing exceptional operators and candidates together. We are seeking an experienced chef for a Culinary Services Director position in Auburn, WA This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with a trusted senior living operator. Our client places employees at the forefront. You can expect a salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per year depending on experience. This role is hiring immediately. Perks Large Senior Living community nestled in Greater Auburn,WA Opportunity is offering a competitive base salary and exceptional benefits. Sound like a good fit? We would love to connect with you about this job — and help you open new doors in your career. Contact us anytime via: Text: (949) 308-7751 LiveChat: www.FullSpecStaff.com (Business Hours) Email: [email protected] Call: (866) 587-4112

Requirements

Successful completion of recognized food safety course
Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager certification/license
Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services
Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment

Nice To Haves

Senior living community experience preferred
Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
Supervise the Culinary Services Department.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
Maintain appropriate records and participate in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.