Culinary Services Director

Culinary Services Director

Full Time Sunday-Thursday

Maplewood Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Rd Chardon, Ohio

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 Services 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

This position has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the culinary services department. Performs duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures and operates in a professional manner. Ensures the residents are provided a high-quality dining experience. Ensures the department follows all policies and procedures, is adequately staffed and the highest quality standards are met. May be called upon to perform other duties as required. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Primary Responsibilities

* 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
* 3 to 5 years previous experience in food production/management
* 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.