Culinary Services Lead — Kitchen & Dining Operations

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a culinary leader to plan and direct the kitchen and dining operations in the absence of leadership. You will assist in meal planning, staff development, and ensure meals meet Atria standards for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating schedules, and upholding food safety and quality. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and event planning within a community dining setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in hospitality.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and company standards.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Previous management or team leadership experience necessary.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager.
• Assists with planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests.
• Assists with kitchen staff development and training related to meal prep, storage, and sanitation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served per guidelines.
• Interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and developing staff; conduct evaluations and discipline as needed.
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Assist in scheduling staff within budget.
• Assist in menus planning and development based on resident preferences and seasonality.
• Maintain equipment and cleaning supplies in good condition and safety standards.
• Adhere to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist in special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a culinary leader to plan and direct the kitchen and dining operations in the absence of leadership. You will assist in meal planning, staff development, and ensure meals meet Atria standards for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating schedules, and upholding food safety and quality. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and event planning within a community dining setting.