Regional Culinary Director
About The Position
Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents. 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 Regional Director of Culinary Services to join our team. This position assumes a primary role in ensuring that the communities are compliant with State and Federal Regulations and ensuring top notch hospitality and service standards throughout Discovery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts program strongly preferred
- Five (5) year management experience in a food service environment
- Must have successfully completed food safety training
Responsibilities
- Develops and assists with the creation of menu items and menu cycles.
- Assists with selection and training of menu software.
- Participates in the selection and review process for Community Directors of Culinary Service.
- Negotiates with vendors to insure best company pricing, selection and service;
- Develop staffing standards for kitchen and dining service personnel.
- Work with Sales and Marketing to assist with outreach efforts and special events at communities.
- Provides standards and guidance for safe food handling and storage procedures.
- Trains and assists management staff for controlling Raw Food costs at each community.
- Develop menu and service standards appropriate to each resident constituency served by the company.
- Assist with the development of Chef competition events and signature food items.
- Assist with planning and standards for special resident dining events (themed dining, celebrations, resident satisfaction).
- Provide guidance and standards for resident food council meetings, including minutes and action plans.
- Provide assistance with Ambassador referral dining events.
- Participate and assist in the development of signature dining programs.
- Develop and train on standards of service, uniforms and dining room setup for all dining locations.
- Assist with the development, including technology, for multiple dining venues.
- Provides guidance to community Executive Directors and Directors of Culinary Service and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high-quality service to residents.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
