Director of Culinary Services

The SR Companies - Trinity, FL

Full-time - Senior

Trinity, FL

About the position

The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for enhancing the dining experience for residents, families, and visitors at SRIM Management. This role involves overseeing all functions and programs of the Food Service Department, ensuring high standards of food preparation, safety, and customer service while adhering to budgetary constraints and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to established policy and procedures.
• Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food following standardized recipes.
• Assists in preparing all food according to the established approved menus.
• Monitors expenditures weekly to ensure compliance with department budgeted monthly amounts.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Prepares to give suggestions for menu or recipe changes that adhere to dietician guidelines to utilize surplus foods and other supplies.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase the quality and reduce the cost.
• Works continuously with associates by setting high standards of performance.
• Reviews and ensures all special diet orders are followed.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Conducts training of new employees in dining services.
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.
• Applies concepts of excellence in customer service and always conducts duties in a positive and friendly manner.
• Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information and offers solutions/suggestions.
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Coordinates the work of culinary assistants.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.