Director of Culinary Services
full-time•Carmel
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 Maintenance,Department Supervision,Menu Development,Nutritional Compliance,Budget Management,Financial Guidelines Adherence,Direct Cooking,Staff Training,Customer Evaluation,Revenue Generation,Occupancy Support,Food Safety,Administration
About The Solana Doylestown
More than simply a retirement community, the Wyndemere neighborhood is one where seniors feel immediately at home and fit right in. Our location in Wheaton sets Wyndemere apart from other retirement communities.
The most distinguishing aspect of Wyndemere is how health services are delivered to our residents. Thanks to our continuum of care, residents can have health services in the convenience of their home in residential living apartments and town homes; or through Westbridge Assisted Living at Wyndemere and Wynscape Health and Rehabilitation at Wyndemere.
Expert management is assured through Life Care Services - the owner and manager of Wyndemere. Life Care Services is a leader in the senior housing industry with a commitment to financial stability and your complete satisfaction.
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 company mission and policies. Key duties include developing upscale culinary programs, supervising staff, planning compliant menus, meeting budgetary goals, and directly participating in cooking, serving, and dishwashing as needed.
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What does a Director of Culinary Services do at The Solana Doylestown?
As a Director of Culinary Services at The Solana Doylestown, 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 company mission and policies. Key duties include developing upscale culinary programs, supervising staff, planning compliant menus, meeting budgetary goals, and directly participating in cooking, serving, and dishwashing as needed..
Why join The Solana Doylestown as a Director of Culinary Services?
The Solana Doylestown is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Director of Culinary Services position at The Solana Doylestown remote?
The Director of Culinary Services position at The Solana Doylestown is based in Carmel, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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