Director of Culinary Services
Role Overview
We’re seeking a skilled Director, Culinary Services for the full time, hourly role to lead all aspects of our Culinary Service Department and dining room operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll ensure residents enjoy high-quality meals, safe food handling, and exceptional dining experiences. You’ll also manage culinary staff, control expenses, and ensure compliance with special diets and safety standards.
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Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO
- Pet insurance
- Perks at Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits options
Position Summary
We’re seeking a skilled Director, Culinary Services for the full time, hourly role to lead all aspects of our Culinary Service Department and dining room operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll ensure residents enjoy high-quality meals, safe food handling, and exceptional dining experiences. You’ll also manage culinary staff, control expenses, and ensure compliance with special diets and safety standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time employees). 401(k) with employer match. Generous PTO. Pet insurance. Perks at Work. Employee Assistance Program. Voluntary benefits options.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and coach staff in the Culinary Department, fostering teamwork and high performance
- Follow the community Menu Program and approved purchasing practices, ensuring nutritional standards are met
- Prepare meals in accordance with residents’ preferences and safe food handling standards
- Maintain proper food temperatures, storage, and equipment usage to meet all health department regulations
- Ensure positive resident experiences during meal service by monitoring satisfaction and addressing preferences
- Provide input to the Executive Director on hiring, training, performance evaluations, and staff development
- Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area, including equipment, storage, and preparation surfaces
- Ensure compliance with all sanitation, culinary, and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Management
Plan, direct, and coach staff in the Culinary Department, fostering teamwork and high performance. Follow the community Menu Program and approved purchasing practices, ensuring nutritional standards are met. Ensure positive resident experiences during meal service by monitoring satisfaction and addressing preferences. Provide input to the Executive Director on hiring, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
Prepare
Prepare meals in accordance with residents’ preferences and safe food handling standards. Maintain proper food temperatures, storage, and equipment usage to meet all health department regulations.
Quality Assurance
Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area, including equipment, storage, and preparation surfaces. Ensure compliance with all sanitation, culinary, and safety guidelines. Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; two years of continuing education preferred
- Minimum three years of experience in food service preparation and managing staff
- Current ServSafe Certification required; must obtain/hold any local, state, or county required food handling licenses
- Must meet health requirements, including TB testing, and pass background check
- Compassion for and desire to work with older adults
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure, resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and show initiative
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and make timely, sound decisions
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required; two years of continuing education preferred.
Experience
Minimum three years of experience in food service preparation and managing staff. Must meet health requirements, including TB testing, and pass background check.
Certification
Current ServSafe Certification required; must obtain/hold any local, state, or county required food handling licenses.
Skills
- Compassion for and desire to work with older adults. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform well under pressure, resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and show initiative. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and make timely, sound decisions.
Equal Opportunity
Bishop Place is an equal opportunity employer.
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