Director of Culinary Services

Morada Lawton • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

About Morada Senior Living Morada Senior Living proudly manages a strong and growing network of care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing communities across Texas and Oklahoma serving residents and families throughout our region. Anchored by our trusted Pillars of Excellence, Morada fosters a culture of purpose, respect, and continuous learning where both residents and Team Members can flourish. As part of one of the largest senior living groups in the U.S., Morada communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. For those who seek meaningful work and real opportunity, Morada offers a place to build a future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. We offer rewarding career opportunities that include: Competitive wages Access to wages before payday Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours Paid time off and Holidays (full-time) Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time) 401(K) with employer matching Paid training Opportunities for advancement Meals and uniforms Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Director of Culinary Services to join our team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Must have successfully completed food safety training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; receives and validates all food deliveries against order form.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager