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Seeking Executive Culinary Leader

2 months ago


Traverse City, Michigan, United States Wallick Communities Full time

Join the Wallick Senior Living Team as an Executive Culinary Leader

This role presents a unique opportunity to significantly influence the daily experiences of our senior residents through exceptional culinary services.

At Wallick, we are dedicated to our mission of creating homes filled with opportunity and hope by delivering outstanding, mission-driven care.

Be part of our new nursing team in our upcoming facility, Meadow Valley, which is set to enhance our community.

Position Overview:

As the Executive Culinary Leader, you will play a vital role in enriching our dining services within our Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities. Your focus will be on providing nutritious and high-quality meals that cater to the needs of our residents.

This full-time, salaried position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our residents.

Key Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance within two weeks
  • Gym membership or fitness equipment reimbursement
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Tuition reimbursement

Your Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and servers, ensuring effective hiring, training, and development.
  • Ensure menu quality, consistency, and creativity while optimizing resources.
  • Manage all food production and maintain visibility to customers, addressing feedback and concerns professionally.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is well-maintained and that sanitation standards are upheld.
  • Control the yearly budget for the Food Service Department and review all food service invoices for accuracy.
  • Assist in developing and implementing culinary standards and procedures across the company.
  • Meet or exceed all state and company sanitation requirements.

About You:

You possess excellent customer service skills and demonstrate flexibility, compassion, and reliability. While previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care is advantageous, all candidates are encouraged to apply.

A degree in culinary arts or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred, along with a minimum of three years of culinary leadership experience in independent or assisted living settings.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with co-workers, residents, family members, and business partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of food administration and cost control are also required.

At Wallick Communities, we are committed to providing a welcoming home for low-income families, single parents, and senior citizens, backed by over five decades of experience in developing and managing affordable housing and assisted living communities.