Senior Living Culinary Director: Elevate Dining Experiences

LifeStream at Sun City; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Volunteer Program

Total Care EAP

Wages on Demand

Job summary

Bethesda Senior Living Communities in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead our dining program for residents. You will manage a culinary team, plan menus, ensure safety, and control costs while delivering high-quality meals.

The role requires a high school diploma with training in nutrition and food service, plus strong leadership. You will work Monday through Friday with events as needed and collaborate with the Executive Director to maintain excellent service and

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of and skilled in operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Must have excellent organizational, motivational, and leadership skills.
• Must possess a genuine compassion for the elderly and disabled.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision by following all community policies and procedures and guidelines using good judgment and common sense.
• Maintains a positive, pleasant manner at all times realizing that work environment can be stressful and demanding. Must be able to manage stress in a constructive manner seeking assistance of Administrator as needed.
• Must maintain a current drivers license and comply with all requirements of Bethesda's Auto Policy.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

• Creates, plans, and implements all culinary services functions with the Executive Director.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of menu planning, food purchasing, storage, and sanitation.
• Follows budgetary guidelines and looks for ways to improve food costs without compromising quality and service.
• Prepares invoices for payment.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, coaches, and terminates employees following community procedures.
• Orients, trains, and supervises all culinary services personnel.
• Conducts in-service education to culinary services staff and health services staff as required and as needed.
• Interviews residents regarding menu likes and dislikes and evaluates nutritional changes.
• Meets stock truck and checks on deliveries.
• Makes modifications in quantity and content of meals to accommodate food preferences and/or requirements of residents.
• Maintains accurate staffing schedule; covers shifts.
• Establishes, revises, and maintains current job duties sheets for all culinary services employees.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy environment following all policies and procedures and laws.
• Represents Culinary Services Department at meetings and resident councils; communicates with other departments.
• Is familiar with all chemicals and handles them safely according to MSDS.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Job description

Bethesda Senior Living Communities in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead our dining program for residents. You will manage a culinary team, plan menus, ensure safety, and control costs while delivering high-quality meals.

The role requires a high school diploma with training in nutrition and food service, plus strong leadership. You will work Monday through Friday with events as needed and collaborate with the Executive Director to maintain excellent service and