Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $44,700.00 - $63,500.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
Disability insurance
Job Description
Grand Village Assisted Living is a reputable senior living community that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families across multiple states including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee for over 37 years. This esteemed establishment offers a variety of care options tailored to meet the unique needs of its residents, such as independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Grand Village Assisted Living is part of the wider CommonSail Investment Group, which is committed to creating an enriching environment for both residents and employees by focusing on authentic connections and compassionate care.
This commitment is embodied in the company’s philosophy of not just making every day great, but making every minute great. With 1,440 minutes in each day, the organization aspires to make every moment exceptional, guided by six core pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back, and Enjoy It. These principles reflect a strong culture of leadership and teamwork at every level, encouraging employees to lead with purpose and place the needs of others first. The community thrives on fostering meaningful experiences that positively impact residents, their families, and staff alike.
The Chef Manager role at Grand Village Assisted Living is a vital position responsible for overseeing the entire dining operations of the community. The Chef Manager leads by example in areas including customer service excellence, employee relations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all operations comply with Leisure Living Management policies and all applicable regulations. This leadership role demands a thorough understanding of dietary needs, food safety standards, and hospitality service, focused on delivering pleasurable dining experiences for seniors.
The Chef Manager is tasked with planning nutritionally balanced menus grounded in regional and seasonal templates, while also respecting and integrating resident preferences and special dietary requirements. This person is accountable for the preparation of appealing and safe meals, overseeing food presentation, and managing the dining room service to the highest standards. Management responsibilities extend to ordering and maintaining supplies, inventory control, and disaster preparedness related to dining services.
A significant part of the role includes staff management, which encompasses training, scheduling, hiring, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and fostering a positive work environment. The Chef Manager collaborates with other community departments to coordinate special events and participates in various community activities such as resident move-in processes, care conferences, and food committees.
Ideal candidates for this role possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional culinary education preferred or equivalent work experience in commercial cooking or baking. Culinary certification such as Serv-Safe Manager is required within 90 days of hire. Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to multitask and lead a team effectively are essential qualifications. Candidates must exemplify professionalism, empathy, and a dedication to maintaining a clean and safe dining environment. Physically, the role requires stamina and mobility to handle kitchen and dining room duties that include standing, walking, lifting, and bending throughout the day.
Working at Grand Village Assisted Living offers candidates the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that emulates family values and strives for the wellbeing of seniors in a respectful, supportive, and joyful setting. This role is pivotal in making every dining moment a memorable and pleasant experience for residents, contributing profoundly to their quality of life and satisfaction. Ultimately, the Chef Manager plays a key role in upholding the esteemed culture and operational excellence that defines Grand Village Assisted Living and the CommonSail Investment Group.
This commitment is embodied in the company’s philosophy of not just making every day great, but making every minute great. With 1,440 minutes in each day, the organization aspires to make every moment exceptional, guided by six core pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back, and Enjoy It. These principles reflect a strong culture of leadership and teamwork at every level, encouraging employees to lead with purpose and place the needs of others first. The community thrives on fostering meaningful experiences that positively impact residents, their families, and staff alike.
The Chef Manager role at Grand Village Assisted Living is a vital position responsible for overseeing the entire dining operations of the community. The Chef Manager leads by example in areas including customer service excellence, employee relations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all operations comply with Leisure Living Management policies and all applicable regulations. This leadership role demands a thorough understanding of dietary needs, food safety standards, and hospitality service, focused on delivering pleasurable dining experiences for seniors.
The Chef Manager is tasked with planning nutritionally balanced menus grounded in regional and seasonal templates, while also respecting and integrating resident preferences and special dietary requirements. This person is accountable for the preparation of appealing and safe meals, overseeing food presentation, and managing the dining room service to the highest standards. Management responsibilities extend to ordering and maintaining supplies, inventory control, and disaster preparedness related to dining services.
A significant part of the role includes staff management, which encompasses training, scheduling, hiring, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and fostering a positive work environment. The Chef Manager collaborates with other community departments to coordinate special events and participates in various community activities such as resident move-in processes, care conferences, and food committees.
Ideal candidates for this role possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional culinary education preferred or equivalent work experience in commercial cooking or baking. Culinary certification such as Serv-Safe Manager is required within 90 days of hire. Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to multitask and lead a team effectively are essential qualifications. Candidates must exemplify professionalism, empathy, and a dedication to maintaining a clean and safe dining environment. Physically, the role requires stamina and mobility to handle kitchen and dining room duties that include standing, walking, lifting, and bending throughout the day.
Working at Grand Village Assisted Living offers candidates the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that emulates family values and strives for the wellbeing of seniors in a respectful, supportive, and joyful setting. This role is pivotal in making every dining moment a memorable and pleasant experience for residents, contributing profoundly to their quality of life and satisfaction. Ultimately, the Chef Manager plays a key role in upholding the esteemed culture and operational excellence that defines Grand Village Assisted Living and the CommonSail Investment Group.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of experience with cooking or baking in a commercial setting or combination of education, work and supervisory experience
- Current Serv-Safe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, co-workers and leadership
- Developed organizational skills
- Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
- Team oriented self-starter with ability to accept direction
- Promote teamwork
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous courses in Culinary Arts strongly preferred
- Three years of experience with cooking or baking in a commercial setting or combination of education, work and supervisory experience
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment
- Current Serv-Safe Manager Certified or obtained within 90 days of hire
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
- Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Job Duties
- Plan a nutritionally balanced menu based on GFS regional and seasonal menu template
- Ensure the menu considers resident preferences
- Prepare tasteful meals adhering to food safety standards
- Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals
- Oversee dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards
- Order adequate supplies weekly based on menu, budget, current inventory and storage capabilities
- Ensure supplies are routinely inventoried and maintained in all common area kitchenettes
- Ensure dining services department meets regulatory requirements
- Responsible for training all staff who support meal service
- Maintain adequate food and supplies for disaster preparedness
- Participate in resident move-in process, care conferences, resident council and food committees as appropriate
- Ensure resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a resident's right to choose
- Uphold sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness
- Work with other departments to coordinate special events
- Prepare a work schedule for dining services staff
- Ensure adequate staffing to meet community dining needs, while adhering to labor budget
- Interview and select dining services employees
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and issue employee discipline as needed
- Ability to inspire and motivate dining services staff through leadership, supervision and coaching
- Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
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