Culinary Services Director

Monarch Communities®; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short & Long-Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee the daily operations of our culinary services department in a senior living setting. You will ensure resident satisfaction by delivering nutritious, well-plated meals and maintaining high service standards.

The role reports to the Executive Director as an exempt, salaried position. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and ServSafe certification, with at least two years in culinary services administration and cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with 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, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary services staff.
• Ensure HACCP protocols are followed and documented for safe food handling.
• Adhere to budgets and manage costs.
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

MS Office

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

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.

Monarch/Brandywine 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.

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.

Salary Range: $80,000 Yearly

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

• 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
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident 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.