Director of Culinary Services
Company: The Rivers - Dining Services
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
The Rivers is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory
Care senior living community nestled into the River Hills
neighborhood in Burnsville, Minnesota. Our team is excited to share
we are looking for an experienced full-time -Director of Culinary
Services to join our team! - -
As a Transforming Age community, The Rivers is comprised of
dedicated and caring people with a strong desire to enrich the
lives of older adults and our team members. Our workplace
emphasizes serving others, team work, our dedication to hospitality
and customer service, vigorous innovation and integrity in
everything we do.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, professional, and
upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a
positive experience for all customers
- Develop, monitor and maintain effective staffing and retention
plans
- Provide leadership, training, and development for
staff
- Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs
that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as
required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided
per Policy and Procedure
- Meet or exceed established budgetary, financial
guidelines
- Maintain appropriate records and participates in the research,
preparation, and writing of the department budget
- Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness,
sanitation, and operational organization
- Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking as necessary
- Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and
efficiency
- Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented
staff
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and
presentation standards at all times
- Visits residents periodically to evaluate food services such as
quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts
evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote
improved food service
- Adhere to all equipment and maintenance guidelines
- Engage in approved purveyor/vendors through established
accounts
- Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in
all areas of responsibility
-Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English
language
- Menu planning, food preparation, and production
- Able to stay current in health and nutrition trends and diets
offered per Policy and Procedure
- Knowledge in all areas of the local Health Department, OSHA,
and other regulatory agencies
- Knowledge of management, marketing, finance, and
accounting
- Able to meet budgets and control costs
- Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and
training programs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated business competence (management, marketing,
finance, and accounting)
- Exemplify creative, exciting food, menu planning production,
and skills
- Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling
and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license
Education/Equivalent Experience Required:
- High school diploma or the equivalent education, training, and
experience. Culinary degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years' experience as an executive chef, chef in
a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.
- Minimum of three years' experience of administration and
management of food service systems. Senior living community
experience preferred.
The Rivers is proud to offer our full-time team members
comprehensive benefits, which include medical, dental, vision,
flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) with company match, paid
holidays, -generous vacation and sick time and other outstanding
programs.
At The Rivers, we care deeply for our residents, mission and each
other. That is we -are a drug and alcohol-free employer. Criminal
background and drug test will be required upon a contingent offer
of employment.
We are excited to hear from you! Come join us and help us fulfill
our vision to Transform the Perception of Age.JB.0.00.LN
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