Assistant Director Culinary Services

Atria Senior Living; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Newburyport, MA, seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services, ensuring meals meet Atria standards and residents enjoy restaurant-style dining.

You will mentor staff, plan and execute meals, manage budgets, uphold safety standards, and coordinate special events while delivering high levels of customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in hospitality.
• Food handler permit as required by state law.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety.
• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Experience in banquets or special events planning.
• Basic computer skills – Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager.
• Assist the Director with planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests.
• Assist with staff development and training related to meal prep, storage, and sanitation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to Atria standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared and served per guidelines.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and evaluating staff.
• Create teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules in line with budget.
• Support Art of Atria Dining in menus planning and development.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies and inventory per regulations.
• Adhere to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist with pre-meal stand up for dining/kitchen staff.
• Plan and execute events, banquets, and special meals.
• Orient new residents to menus, seating and dining options.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Time management

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Event planning

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager. Assists the Director of Culinary Services with the planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests. Assists the Director of Culinary Services with kitchen staff development and training as related to meal preparation, food storage, and kitchen sanitation. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.

• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and developing staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
• Assist preparing and coordinating work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
• Assist in the implementation and execution the Art of Atria Dining.
• Assist Director of Culinary Services in menus planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
• Responsible for the adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist kitchen staff with Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in the hospitality field.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Previous management or team leadership experience necessary.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel.

Salary Range

Range from $66,000.00/yr - $79,200.00/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience