Culinary Services Director

Culinary Service Director

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It's not just a job. It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Culinary Service Director to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What we offer

• Competitive wages

• Flexible shifts

• Paid training & uniforms

• Growth opportunities

• Bonus & incentive programs

• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

Primary Responsibilities

• The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the operation of the culinary services department

• Leading all of the cooks, servers, and ancillary staff, the Culinary Services Director ensures residents are provided a quality dining experience by consistently meeting Maplewood standards

• Responsible for the overall financial and operational responsibility of culinary and dining room operations

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local sanitation regulations

• Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards

• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with administration and inter-department personnel, as well as other communities to assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents

• Supports the community and regional cluster sales efforts with marketing events, programs, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred

• Must have Serve Safe Certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date

• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations

• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills

• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs preferred

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.