Dietary Food Service Manager & Chef

Awesome people wanted! Do you truly enjoy making other people's day, have compassion and find purpose working with the elderly? Now offering Full time with a potential SIGN ON BONUS.
 

We are in search of a dynamic, creative and proven culinary professional with experience specific to seniors, assisted living, long-term care or related fields to join our team.
 

The Assistant Director will be a Chef who is responsible for planning and preparing quality cuisine for our residents and guests in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Facility standards.
 

Specific Job Requirements

• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a long term healthcare environment.
• Implement and interpret the programs, budgets, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: Staff management, department management, patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, and clients
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism

• *Essential Functions

• *Prepare and serve cuisine that is appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each resident or guest
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistency
• Ensure food and supplies are in stock and available for weekly menus
• Coordinate and participate in catered events as requested
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Ensure necessary staff are available and scheduled
• Ensure food service staff are trained in cooking and presentation skills to enhance presentation and quality of food served to patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Education, Experience, and Licensure (Preferred)

• Graduate of an approved American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary program or have completed another recognized culinary institution
• Experience and knowledge creating specialized cuisine for unique clientele
• 1- 3 years of Food Service Management Experience
• Valid Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) from the ANFP
• One (1) year experience in healthcare, long term, or hospital food service
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to utilize a calculator, copier, telephone and personal vehicle.
• Self-motivated individual with good oral and creative writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be on his/her feet for prolonged periods.
• Clean driving record.

This position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid time off, and bonus structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer & drug-free Workplace
 

* If this is a field you are interested in but have limited experience, we may be able to offer an apprentice training program.
 

* Not for you but you know someone who might be interested? We also offer an additional SIGN ON BONUS for referring someone that you think would be a good fit to our team!
 

With over 40 years of diligent service to families and the community, we are proud to remain family-owned and operated. Our future is compelled by our commitment to diligently serve others with respect, dignity, and compassion.