Culinary Lead, Elder Care Kitchen | Flexible Hours

Jaybirdseniorliving19; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth in a fast-growing公司

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to lead a kitchen team, oversee menu planning, food preparation, staff training, and regulatory compliance, while delivering quality dining for residents.

This role emphasizes safety, cost awareness, and compassionate service, with development of menus, supervision of cooks and assistants, and smooth daily operations for a senior living community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience cooking for large groups and diverse menus.
• Supervisory and problem-solving abilities with goal setting.
• Professional demeanor with elderly-serving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing staff in culinary or hospitality settings; preferred: Culinary Arts degree and 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and supervise Cooks and Culinary Assistants; participate in hiring, training, and discipline.
• Conduct in-service trainings and performance reviews.
• Plan menus to minimize waste, prepare food, serve meals, and maintain quality presentation.
• Cook up to 4 days per week and manage changes to the Anytime menu.
• Maintain inventory, storage, and equipment; perform annual inventories.
• Order supplies within budget and perform cost analysis.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.
• Enforce dress code, PPE usage, and food safety standards.
• Assist with emergency response and cover for staff as needed.
• Support safety team and community committees; report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Menu development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Certificate per state

Culinary management knowledge

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to lead a kitchen team, oversee menu planning, food preparation, staff training, and regulatory compliance, while delivering quality dining for residents.

This role emphasizes safety, cost awareness, and compassionate service, with development of menus, supervision of cooks and assistants, and smooth daily operations for a senior living community.