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
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
Other facts
About Hearthwood Senior Living
The Oak of Bartlett offers a complete spectrum of lifestyle options for seniors of all ages, and at all stages of life. These options include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care Services, Short- and Long- Term Rehabilitation and Adult Day Services. The common thread that runs through our entire community is the emphasis on a gracious and caring way of life, compassion and respect for individual dignity, and a lifestyle designed to celebrate life, enhance and nurture the mind, body and spirit.
The Oaks at Bartlett is a 5-Star, CARF accredited Continuing Care and Rehabilitation Community where providing the best quality care to our residents is our priority and commitment. As a The Oaks at Bartleytt employee, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Our rewarding work environment fosters teamwork and compassion. Our employees are our biggest assets, and we strive to provide each employee with a career path to success. As a Clare Oaks team member, a multitude of attractive benefits are available that include, but are not limited to, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental and Flexible Spending Account. We are always looking to hire passionate, service-oriented individuals to be a part of our team.
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 maintaining budgetary guidelines.
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