Culinary Manager

Culinary Manager The Whitley of Aurora - 2.8 Aurora, IL Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Food Safety Manager Certification Performance management Bachelor's degree Team management Geometry Algebra Memory care Full Job Description We are thrilled to see your interest in joining our team. To ensure a safe and trustworthy application process, please be aware of the following guidelines:

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SUMMARY:

The Culinary Manager supervises and trains food service staff and coordinates food service activities of assisted living community. Ensures safe and efficient food service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all kitchen operations including: food and supply orders, food and equipment inventory, food production, batch food preparation and presentation, timely service of meals, portion control, and special dietary requirements.
• Confers with residents' medical team, dietary card, and Healthcare Coordinator to ensure that meals conform to residents' diet restrictions and nutritional requirements as prescribed by physician.
• Maintains clean and sanitized kitchen, equipment, and dining room. Ensures proper storage and food handling adheres to all regulations and guidelines. Assures proper food sanitation and infection control procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Acts as primary contact with local health department. Maintains 100% rating for all health department and state inspections.
• Plans, prepares, and executes community special events requiring culinary services in coordination with the Community Director.
• Cooks or otherwise prepares high-quality, nutritious meals with excellent food presentation according to recipes and/or menu. Examines food inventory and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Budgetary responsibilities include working within approved budget, reviewing financial and budget transactions and assisting with budget development and budgetary control.
• Supervises and trains culinary staff and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum three to four (3-4) years' experience in a related management role. Memory Care industry experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; minimum of four (4) years' experience with batch cooking experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Food Manager's Permit.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as dietary and nutritional requirements, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand and walk regularly, occasionally sit, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Memory Care:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person