Culinary Services Lead — Senior Living Dining

Atria Senior Living; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Newburyport, MA, seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services, ensuring meals meet Atria standards and residents enjoy restaurant-style dining.

You will mentor staff, plan and execute meals, manage budgets, uphold safety standards, and coordinate special events while delivering high levels of customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in hospitality.
• Food handler permit as required by state law.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety.
• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Experience in banquets or special events planning.
• Basic computer skills – Word and Excel.

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 with planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests.
• Assist with staff development and training related to meal prep, storage, and sanitation.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented to Atria standards.
• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared and served per guidelines.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and evaluating staff.
• Create teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules in line with budget.
• Support Art of Atria Dining in menus planning and development.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies and inventory per regulations.
• Adhere to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Assist with pre-meal stand up for dining/kitchen staff.
• Plan and execute events, banquets, and special meals.
• Orient new residents to menus, seating and dining options.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Time management

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Event planning

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living in Newburyport, MA, seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services, ensuring meals meet Atria standards and residents enjoy restaurant-style dining.

You will mentor staff, plan and execute meals, manage budgets, uphold safety standards, and coordinate special events while delivering high levels of customer service.