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Culinary Services Director

Monarch Communities

Trumbull, CTFull-time$80K/yrPosted 3w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80K/yr
Location
Trumbull, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Monarch Communities is hiring a Culinary Services Director. The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. This exempt, salaried position ensures resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of nutritious and well-plated food options. The director will report to the Executive Director.

Key focus areas include Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department, Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service, and Hire, train, and mentor all culinary services department associates.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, 2 Years Culinary Services Administration Experience, and ServSafe Certification. Important skills include Planning, Organizing, Delegating, Directing, HACCP Protocols, and Safe Food Handling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PlanningOrganizingDelegatingDirectingHACCP ProtocolsSafe Food HandlingBudget AdherenceComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWindowsOutlookExcelCost ControlFood ManagementDiet Therapy

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2 Years Culinary Services Administration ExperienceServSafe CertificationBachelor's in Culinary ArtsBachelor's in HospitalityBachelor's in NutritionBachelor's in Business

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Reports To

The Culinary Services Director will report to the Executive Director.  The Culinary Services Director is an exempt, salaried position.

Job Overview

Responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department.  Ensure resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of food options that are nutritious and well plated.

Salary Range: $80,000 Yearly

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department

  • Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service

  • Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates

  • Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling

  • Responsible for adhering to budgets

  • Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business

  • Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living

  • ServSafe certification required

  • Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy

  • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics. Benefits Offered (Full Time):

  • Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision 

  • Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability

  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • FSA (Commuter/Parking)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

  • Employee Referral Bonus 

  • Resident Referral Bonus

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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