Director Culinary Service

$49,920 - $54,080/Yr

Cap Sante Court Operations - Anacortes, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Anacortes, WA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for overseeing all activities within the Culinary Service Department and dining room in a Senior Living community. This role focuses on ensuring the quality of meals and service delivery, managing dietary department expenses, and complying with special dietary needs of residents. The position allows for creativity in culinary creations while providing a fulfilling dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, control, communicate, and coach in the dining service department.
• Follow the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements.
• Ensure all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Circulate in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Provide input and support to the Executive Director on new hires and training staff in the dietary department.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining room including all equipment, walls, ceilings, vents, dry storage, cold storage, cooking areas, and preparation surfaces, and dish storage areas.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers and assist others beyond job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience in food services preparation and two years managing staff required.
• Three years of experience in foodservice preparation and managing staff preferred.
• Current Serv/Safe Certification required.
• Obtain/hold any local, state, and/or county-required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of continuing education preferred.

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with auto-enrollment after 6 months at 3%