About this role
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
- Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
- Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
- Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
- Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
- Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
- Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
- Successful completion of recognized food safety course
- Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
- Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
- Senior living community experience preferred
Other facts
About Blakehurst
Set on over 40 lush acres of gorgeous landscaping and resident-tended gardens, Blakehurst has been the premier choice for seniors in the Towson and Greater Baltimore area since 1993.
Blakehurst is about so much more than care. As a Life Plan Community, we are about living life to the fullest. With a range of residential options, Blakehurst is more than just a place to reside. It’s a celebration of healthy, active living.
Chestnut Green Health Center, a beautifully designed on-site health center, ensures residents have convenient access to personalized assisted living and compassionate short- and long-term care when needed.
Blakehurst is managed by Life Care Services®, a recognized leader in all aspects of senior living for over four decades.
If you’re looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider becoming a part of the Blakehurst team.
You’ll join others who’ve quickly found that Blakehurst is the kind of place where people decide to build a career. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Learn about our numerous hiring and onboarding incentives and hear our team member testimonials by visiting our website.
What you'll do
- The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for managing the Culinary Services Department, ensuring quality service and cleanliness. This includes developing culinary programs, supervising staff, and evaluating food service quality.
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