Director of Culinary Services

Description

• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families visitors and associates.*
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase the quality and reduce the cost.*
• Works continuously with associates by setting high standards of performance.*
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.*
• Monitors expenditures weekly to ensure compliance with department budgeted monthly amounts.*
• Applies concepts of excellence in customer service and always conducts duties in a positive and friendly manner.*
• Prepares to give suggestions for menu or recipe changes that adhere to dietician guidelines to utilize surplus foods and other supplies.*
• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to established policy and procedures.*
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.*
• Assists in preparing all food according to the established approved menus.*
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.*
• Conducts training of new employees in dining services.*
• Reviews and ensures all special diet orders are followed.*
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information and offers solutions/suggestions.
• Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food following standardized recipes.*
• Coordinates the work of culinary assistants.

Requirements

• Knows, understands and complies with HIPAA regulations.*
• Knows, understands and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.*
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.*
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.*
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.*
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.*
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.*

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance