Culinary Director

Sagora Senior Living; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Advance Pay (On-Demand)

Discount Program

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Director for our Lynridge of Murphy community in Murphy, TX. You will lead the culinary team, plan menus, manage costs, and ensure high-quality meals that delight residents across independent living, assisted living, or memory care.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years as an Executive Chef, a related Associate’s degree (preferred), and a valid Food Safety Manager permit. Excellent communication skills and availability for events are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or related area preferred.
• Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state/local authorities.
• Must be able to use math to compute recipes and costing.
• Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends for events.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the culinary department, menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and safety in the kitchen.
• Hire, train, and supervise Culinary associates while promoting retention and development.
• Provide oversight for all food production, including menu planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory.
• Ensure safety of food in the community by complying with sanitation and handling procedures.
• Cook à la carte items and monitor the food/beverage budget.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, storage, and work areas; deep clean monthly.
• Plate and present beautiful food and ensure quality in taste and appearance.
• Promote high level of service and hospitality within a team setting.
• Maintain records and reports of Culinary operations and support leadership team.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Recipe costing

Food safety management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in Hospitality

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

A Culinary Director at Sagora Senior Living is a creative individual who has a passion for the art of culinary services. They will have an immaculate sense of detail in meal presentation and menu planning all while ensuring the highest quality in taste and customer service so that resident’s expectations are being exceeded daily.

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Lynridge of Murphy

Address: 304 W. FM 544 #101

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time

What does a Culinary Director at Sagora do?

• Supervises the culinary department, menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and safety in the kitchen
• Hire, train, and supervise all Culinary associates while promoting retention and development
• Provide knowledgeable oversight for all food production, including menu-planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory
• Assure the safety of the food in the community through compliance with all applicable company, local, state, and federal sanitation and food handling procedures and regulations
• Cook à la carte items
• Monitor and adhere to food and beverage budget
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
• Deep clean kitchen on a monthly basis
• Able to prepare food according to recipes
• Plate and present beautiful food to be served and enjoyed
• Ensure high quality in taste and appearance and ensure food is served in an appropriate style while remaining in alignment with budget and safety guidelines
• Create and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting
• Assure departmental compliance with preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and paperwork regarding Culinary operations
• Promote and contribute to the community's positive reputation and perception of the Culinary department, including management and associates
• Serve as an active, valuable member of the community’s leadership team and other task groups as appropriate. Provide collegial support and guidance to other department leaders

What do you need to be a Culinary Director?

• 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or related area preferred but not required.
• Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities
• Must be able to use math to compute recipes and costing
• Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
• Must be organized and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events and holiday staffing needs
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, vendors, associates, and corporate staff.

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.