Resident-Focused Executive Chef

HarborChase of Olney; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Olney is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead dining services in our senior community. You will plan menus, oversee production, ensure safety, HACCP compliance, and resident satisfaction.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, coordinate special events, ensure timely service, and train associates in safety and sanitation while upholding state and federal regulations. A passion for elder care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook.
• Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management.
• Current food service sanitation certificate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable.
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.

Responsibilities

• Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season
• Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors
• Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
• Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner
• Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment when needed
• Ensures that food is delivered on time
• Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed
• Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested
• Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their input and suggestions
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
• Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
• Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices
• Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the community
• Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
• Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates
• Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

High school education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Certified Dietary Manager certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

HarborChase of Olney is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead dining services in our senior community. You will plan menus, oversee production, ensure safety, HACCP compliance, and resident satisfaction.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, coordinate special events, ensure timely service, and train associates in safety and sanitation while upholding state and federal regulations. A passion for elder care is essential.