Culinary Services Director

Gilder Search Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large Senior Living community nestled?

Competitive base salary and benefits

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Director of Culinary Services for a senior living community in Federal Way, WA. This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with immediate hire and a salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per year depending on experience.

The role leads culinary operations for a large community, overseeing staffing, budgeting, menu planning, compliance with health regulations, and resident satisfaction. Prior senior living culinary leadership is preferred; a culinary degree is valued.

Qualifications

• Recognized food safety course completed.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef or similar role.
• Current sanitation certification/licensure.
• Knowledge of local Health Dept., OSHA regulations.
• Senior living culinary leadership preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an upscale culinary services program.
• Supervise the Culinary Services Department, including hiring and performance management.
• Plan and implement menu cycles meeting nutritional and regulatory criteria.
• Meet or exceed budgetary guidelines and maintain records.
• Ensure staff are trained, properly uniformed and professional.
• Visit residents to assess food quality and adjust operations as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Administration

Management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Culinary arts degree (AA/BA)

Job description

Director of Culinary Services - Senior Living Community

This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with a trusted senior living operator. Our client places employees at the forefront. You can expect a salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per year depending on experience. This role is hiring immediately.

Perks

• Large Senior Living community nestled in Federal Way, WA
• Opportunity is offering a competitive base salary and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of recognized food safety course
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
• Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager certification/license
• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
• Senior living community experience preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)

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.
• Maintain appropriate records and participate in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times. 11. 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.

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.