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Director of Culinary Services
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Carmel

Type

full-time

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About this role

When you work at Rose Senior Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

 
Rose Senior Living is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Culinary Services to join our team! The Director of Culinary provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community’s Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. This person is a key member of the Community’s management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community’s mission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

 
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: 
  • 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.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: 
  • 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!


 
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Tech stack
Culinary Services Management,Hospitality Focus,Quality Service,Cleanliness Maintenance,Policy Adherence,Menu Development,Nutritional Compliance,Budget Management,Direct Cooking,Staff Supervision,Performance Appraisal,Hiring and Training,Customer Experience,Food Safety,Dietary Preparation

About Laurel Circle

Laurel Circle is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on 28 beautifully landscaped acres in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Our community offers an active lifestyle to seniors where they can live and enjoy a variety of traditional and non-traditional social activities, freshly prepared dining, a robust calendar of wellness classes, and quality healthcare services provided by compassionate caregivers.

At Laurel Circle, we put people first, always. Our members come from all walks of life and having a team that is reflective of those we serve is vital to everyone’s success. The strength of our team comes from the many hands, voices, and hearts essential for serving, fostering growth, and elevating one another. We are passionate about serving people and we are deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

There are opportunities throughout our community in multiple departments including culinary, care services and nursing, operations and facilities, social and wellness programming, business operations, and sales.

To learn more about our available opportunities, look at the jobs tab on our LinkedIn profile or visit: https://laurel-circle.com/careers/

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1997

What you'll do

  • The Director of Culinary provides comprehensive, hands-on management of the Culinary Services Department, focusing on maintaining superior quality service and cleanliness while adhering to organizational mission and vision. Key duties include developing upscale culinary programs, supervising staff, planning compliant menus, meeting budgetary guidelines, and engaging with residents to evaluate food service.

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What does a Director of Culinary Services do at Laurel Circle?

As a Director of Culinary Services at Laurel Circle, you will: the Director of Culinary provides comprehensive, hands-on management of the Culinary Services Department, focusing on maintaining superior quality service and cleanliness while adhering to organizational mission and vision. Key duties include developing upscale culinary programs, supervising staff, planning compliant menus, meeting budgetary guidelines, and engaging with residents to evaluate food service..

Why join Laurel Circle as a Director of Culinary Services?

Laurel Circle is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Director of Culinary Services position at Laurel Circle remote?

The Director of Culinary Services position at Laurel Circle is based in Carmel, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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