Culinary Services Director

Ultipro; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Education assistance

Earned wages access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Perspective Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food and beverage/dining services in the community. You will oversee procurement, cooking, and service per the Menu Program, manage finances, and train staff while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

You will foster resident and family engagement, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to develop and inspire your team.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of regulations concerning food handling, storage, preparation and sanitation.
• 3+ years of successful management experience.
• 4+ years experience as lead chef in a hospitality/restaurant environment.
• Culinary training and/or Dietary Certifications required.
• Eligible for annual bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of dining services operations in the community.
• Oversee procurement, preparation, and service of food per the Menu Program.
• Handle financial management of the department and supervise/train team members.
• Ensure safe food handling, sanitation, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage residents and families with excellent communication and organization.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership experience

Team management

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary training or dietary certifications

Job description

Description

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here!

A career at New Perspective Senior Living is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our culture is built on servant leadership; we empower team members to support one another, lead with compassion, and to put residents first in everything we do. Our unique care model focuses on four pillars: Physical Fitness, Brain Fitness, Dining Experience, and Social/Spiritual Enrichment in order to provide high quality care tailored each resident's unique needs and lifestyle.

As we work toward our goal of helping 10,000 residents Live Life on Purpose, every team member plays an important role in enriching the lives of seniors across our communities. At New Perspective, you'll find purpose, growth, and a supportive team that believes success begins with serving others. It's no surprise that many of our team members say the connections they build with residents are the most rewarding part of their career!

As the Culinary Services Director, you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community. These responsibilities include oversight of procurement, preparation and service of the food per the designated Menu Program, financial management of the department, supervising and training team members. They also include ensuring safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. You will create and maintain a high level of resident and family engagement and practice your excellent communication and organizational skills by teaching, developing, and inspiring team members.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of regulations concerning food handling, food storage, food preparation, safety and sanitation procedures
• 3+ years of successful management experience
• 4+ years experience as lead chef in a hospitality/restaurant environment
• Culinary training and/or Dietary Certifications required
• This role is eligible for an annual bonus!
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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