Culinary Services Lead — Senior Kitchen & Dining

Atria Senior Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a skilled Culinary Services lead to oversee kitchen and dining operations for residents and guests at our Sacramento-area communities. The role involves planning, execution of meals, and staff development to ensure high-quality service.

You will coordinate menus based on resident preferences and budgets, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with the Director of Culinary Services to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in the hospitality field.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or company standards.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Previous management or team leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with the planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with kitchen staff development and training related to meal preparation, food storage, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and developing staff.
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff.
• Assist preparing and coordinating work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
• Assist in the implementation and execution the Art of Atria Dining.
• Assist Director of Culinary Services in menus planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
• Responsible for the adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist kitchen staff with Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Hospitality

Budgeting

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen operations

MS Word

MS Excel

Time management

Culinary degree

Food handlers permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Atria Senior Living is seeking a skilled Culinary Services lead to oversee kitchen and dining operations for residents and guests at our Sacramento-area communities. The role involves planning, execution of meals, and staff development to ensure high-quality service.

You will coordinate menus based on resident preferences and budgets, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with the Director of Culinary Services to deliver exceptional dining experiences.