Culinary Services Director

Monarch Communities; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental,

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Monarch Communities Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee the daily operations of the culinary department, ensuring nutritious, well-plated meals and high resident satisfaction.

This exempt, salaried role reports to the Executive Director and requires a Bachelor’s degree, ServSafe certification, and cost-control expertise. Occasional weekend coverage may be needed. The salary ranges from 87,000 to 89,000 USD per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business is required.
• Minimum of two years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
• Oversee production of all meals with high quality and service standards.
• Hire, train, and mentor all culinary services staff.
• Ensure HACCP protocols are followed and documented for safe food handling.
• Manage budgets and provide occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Leadership

Staff mentoring

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

• Compensation: USD 87000 - USD 89000 - yearly

Company Description

Monarch Communities Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

Reports To

The Culinary Services Director will report to the Executive Director. The Culinary Services Director is an exempt, salaried position.

Salary Range: $87,000 - $89,000 Yearly

Job Overview

Responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. Ensure resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of food options that are nutritious and well plated.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department
• Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service
• Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates
• Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling
• Responsible for adhering to budgets
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business
• Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living
• ServSafe certification required
• Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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