Maplewood Senior Living Southport , CT 06490
Posted 2 weeks ago
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.
Maplewood Senior Living