Director of Culinary Services

SR COMPANIES LLC•Lake Oconee, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for enhancing the SRIM Management experience, specifically Artful Dining, for residents, families, and visitors. The role promotes the organization’s Golden Rule core value: treating residents, families, and associates as one would like to be treated. The Director is accountable for organizing, planning, and developing the functions and programs of the Food Service Department, overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation and service, budget monitoring, food safety, and the work of culinary assistants. The position is located at The Glen at Lake Oconee Village in Greensboro, Georgia, and is full time. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. The employee must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence, write simple correspondence, communicate information in one-on-one and small-group settings, follow detailed but straightforward instructions, and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for total kitchen operations and handle kitchen situations according to established policies and procedures.
Ensure food is properly prepared, portioned, and served according to standardized recipes, and assist with preparation in accordance with approved menus.
Monitor expenditures weekly to ensure compliance with monthly departmental budget amounts.
Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
Suggest menu or recipe changes consistent with dietician guidelines and intended to use surplus foods and supplies.
Oversee food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, improve quality, and reduce costs.
Work continuously with associates by setting high performance standards.
Review and ensure compliance with special diet orders.
Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Train new dining services employees.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
Work as a team player with associates and management to accomplish assignments.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, procedures, and interactions with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
Wear clean and appropriate clothing in accordance with the dress code.
Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident care issues to the immediate supervisor rather than discussing those issues.
Apply customer service principles and perform duties in a positive and friendly manner.
Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Use good body mechanics and safe working habits.
Take initiative, seek additional information, and offer solutions or suggestions.
Take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
Coordinate the work of culinary assistants.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned or requested.