Culinary Specialist

Overview

Oversee culinary operations, menus, staff and food service for senior living communities.

Key Responsibilities

• food safety
• staff management
• menu planning
• purchasing
• inventory control
• resident liaison

Tasks

-Ensure a sanitary work environment and comply with all health and safety codes, state licensing regulations and policies and procedures regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food -Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values -Manage, plan, develop, organize, schedule, evaluate, and direct the Culinary department -Supervise the production, presentation and cost of food, and create a balanced rotating menu -Provide performance feedback and counseling for team members when necessary -Serve as liaison between guests, residents and Culinary team members and be responsible for effective communication across all areas -Develop and implement policies/processes to ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met -Carry out required new hire training and ongoing skills training for team members and maintain appropriate documentation -Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis -Analyze operational challenges such as service flow or waste and provide suggestions to alleviate these challenges -Oversee all department purchasing which includes raw food, supplies, small wares, linen, uniforms, and alcoholic beverages -Manage required schedule and labor hours to ensure cost-effective and timely coverage for three meals per day, including setup/transition and closing responsibilities while meeting or exceeding labor targets -This position is a full time traveling Culinary Specialist role filling in at various Clearwater communities -Maintain accurate inventories and inspect all food storage locations for cleanliness, upkeep and supply control -Establish a Food Committee and/or survey and visit with residents regularly to determine resident special likes/dislikes and, as much as possible, resident preferences and requests -Backup Culinary team members in their job duties as needed -Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations -Resolve resident complaints regarding food quality and/or service

Requirements

• servesafe
• first aid
• culinary degree
• supervisory
• travel
• food service

What You Bring

-Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle as needed -Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working -Minimum five to seven years of supervisory experience to include hiring, training, and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget -Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% -Background clearances as required by government regulations -Must meet health requirements, including TB -Serve Safe certification preferred -Dynamic and fast paced environment -First Aid Certification preferred -Minimum eight to ten years of experience in food service -Bachelor’s degree or related education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality is preferable or a combination of formal training from a related culinary or technical school and experience overseeing restaurant and dining operations

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Benefits

-Paid Vacation and Sick leave -401(k) contributions

About Clearwater Living

-A prominent developer and operator of senior living communities. -Committed to providing high-quality care, specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. -Communities designed to offer a vibrant lifestyle, promoting the well-being and autonomy of residents. -Expanded across the U.S., establishing a reputation for excellence in senior care and hospitality. -Creates beautifully designed spaces that blend comfort with modern amenities. -Portfolio includes a variety of senior living communities, each tailored to the needs of its residents. -Driven by the goal of creating environments where seniors can live life to the fullest, with dignity and respect.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background clearances as required by government regulations