Director of Culinary Services

Morningside of Concord • Concord, NC

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About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Director of Culinary Services - Fine Dining to join its Morningside of Concord community. The role leads food service operations, including menu planning, food preparation and quality, kitchen supply purchasing, vendor agreements, personnel training, and budget monitoring. The position serves a senior living community and supports residents’ cultural and regional food preferences and dietary guidelines.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Successful completion of food safety training.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, including confidence in self and others and the ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a culinary arts program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plan menus and menu cycles based on cultural and regional food preferences and residents’ dietary guidelines.
• Adjust recipes to appropriate yields.
• Monitor food quality and consistency, including temperatures, portion control, palatability, and presentation, and make changes to meet established standards.
• Observe food preparation, portioning, and garnishing to ensure cooking methods, garnishes, and portion sizes meet requirements.
• Cook and carve meats and prepare dishes.
• Order kitchen food and chemical supplies; receive deliveries and verify them against order forms.
• Conduct monthly inventories of food items.
• Conduct regular quality assurance audits.
• Follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices and safety and loss-prevention procedures.
• Negotiate and sign food service agreements with vendors.
• Select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs for personnel.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and explain significant variances to ensure budget compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed