Culinary Services Director

Senior living; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Career development

Employee discount marketplace

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Oregon is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead the kitchen operations for our resident community. You will staff, train, and supervise dietary team members, plan menus, manage food orders, and uphold sanitation and safety standards to create nutritious, appealing meals for residents.

Qualifications include formal training in culinary arts or food service management, the ability to relate well to residents and staff, and at least one year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must be formally trained in food service management or the culinary arts, or have equivalent experience.
• Able to relate positively to residents and families and work with staff and vendors.
• Capable of maintaining full-time attendance and health requirements.
• Able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff, supervise and train dietary staff in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Plan facility and resident menus in coordination with care staff as needed.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to recipes and presented attractively.
• Attend in-service training and conduct periodic training for kitchen personnel.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding resident rights and sanitation.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Supervisory experience

Menu planning

Inventory control

Food service management

Nutrition compliance

Education

Culinary arts training

Food service management training

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living.Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Perks and Benefits

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

Actively prepare meals and manage the operation of the Food Service Department, to include staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be formally trained in food service management or the culinary arts, or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts.
• Must be able to relate positively to residents and families, and to work cooperatively with other employees and vendors.
• Must be capable of maintaining full time attendance.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• At least one-year supervisory experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule staff, supervise and train dietary staff in day to day kitchen operations. Make job assignments and set priorities. Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection. Communicate policies and procedures. Evaluate performance, coaching as necessary. Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression. Maintain food cost within budgetary constraints. Maintain strict inventory control for emergency needs.
• Plan Facility and individual resident menus in coordination with care staff if necessary. Plan special events as needed.
• Ensures that meals are prepared according to menu and recipes followed. Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. See that appropriate snacks are available to residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes and equipment and work areas are cleaned properly and in a timely manner. Supervise and inspect food storage.
• Attend all required in-service training. Conduct periodic training for kitchen personnel as necessary to maintain high quality and variety in menus, and job satisfaction for employees.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding resident’s rights.