Director of Culinary

TerraBella Hillsborough • Hillsborough, NC

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About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Director of Culinary Services - Fine Dining to join TerraBella Hillsborough. The role leads food service operations in a senior living community, including menu planning, food preparation and quality, purchasing and inventory, staff development, safety, vendor agreements, and budget monitoring. The position supports resident dining preferences and dietary guidelines while maintaining established quality and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Successful completion of 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.
• Leadership ability, including confidence in oneself and others and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a culinary arts program preferred.

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 implement changes to meet established standards.
• Observe food service workers preparing, portioning, and garnishing food to ensure prescribed cooking and garnishing methods and portion sizes are followed.
• Cook and carve meats and prepare dishes.
• Order food and chemical supplies, and receive and validate deliveries against order forms.
• Conduct monthly food inventories.
• 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 educational programs for personnel.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and explain significant variances to ensure budget compliance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training
• 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