Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Sunday-thursday work schedule
Healthcare benefits including vision and dental
Matching 401k
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Job Description
Kisco Senior Living is a dynamic and award-winning leader in the senior living industry with over 25 years of experience dedicated to creating vibrant communities where seniors can thrive. Committed to providing exceptional care and service, Kisco Senior Living focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its residents while fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment for its associates. The company prides itself on its innovative approaches to senior living, blending compassionate care with modern amenities to ensure a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for residents. This organization values teamwork, continuous growth, and excellence in all aspects of its operations,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Passion for excellence
- Great team player
- Culinary degree with 3 years professional culinary experience in established scratch cooking food production or 7-10 years professional culinary experience without degree
- Menu creation and ability to teach cooking techniques, regional cuisines and culinary skills
- Extensive experience in multiple cuisines and preferably classically trained
- Preferred vendor management, purchasing and costing experience
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Current Food Handler’s Certificate required
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years professional culinary experience in established scratch cooking food production
- Proven ability in menu creation and teaching culinary techniques
- Experience with diverse and regional cuisines
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Preferred knowledge in vendor management, purchasing and costing
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Creates and implements vision for service excellence in dining
- Manages and improves resident and family satisfaction, loyalty within dining program
- Identifies, benchmarks and leverages best practices of customer experiences within dining program
- Develops and maintains effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and families
- Communicates company vision and strategy to create alignment between daily activities and company strategy
- Creates and prepares high quality meals using fresh ingredients and scratch made recipes consistent with local tastes
- Demonstrates senior culinary leadership with advanced cooking techniques, diverse cuisines and new cooking equipment
- Creates seasonal menus aligning with regional preferences
- Supervises daily culinary department operations and informs Food and Beverage Director of key updates
- Has full responsibility and supervision of culinary team including cooks and production associates
- Maintains kitchens, storerooms and scullery in clean sanitary condition per health code
- Serves as morning or evening cook as needed
- Maintains inventory control of kitchen wares, equipment and supplies
- Ensures safe working condition of all food service equipment
- Purchases food and non-food supplies from approved vendors using local artisans where possible
- Directs cooks and utility workers
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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