Culinary Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Company-paid telemedicine service
on-demand pay
Discount and rewards program
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flex Spending Account
Dependent Care Flex Plan
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Team Member Assistance Program
Discounted Meal Tickets
Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

Sagora Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and vibrant living experiences for seniors. They offer a range of living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all designed to prioritize the comfort and well-being of residents. The community is deeply committed to fostering a team-focused and quality-centered environment where residents truly come first. Sagora is more than a place to work; it is a place to build a meaningful career with opportunities for growth and advancement. Recognized as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys, Sagora invests in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen
  • Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or related area preferred
  • Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent
  • Ability to use math to compute recipes and costing
  • Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
  • Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed
  • Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen
  • Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
  • Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities
  • Ability to use math to compute recipes and costing
  • Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including effective communication with residents, families, vendors, associates, and corporate staff

Job Duties

  • Supervise the culinary department including menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and kitchen safety
  • Hire, train, and supervise all culinary associates while promoting retention and development
  • Provide knowledgeable oversight for food production, purchasing, cost control, and inventory
  • Ensure food safety compliance with company, local, state and federal sanitation and food handling regulations
  • Cook à la carte items
  • Monitor and adhere to food and beverage budget
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas
  • Deep clean kitchen monthly
  • Prepare food according to recipes
  • Plate and present food attractively
  • Ensure high quality in taste and appearance while aligning with budget and safety guidelines
  • Create and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting
  • Maintain compliance with preparation and maintenance of required culinary operations records and reports
  • Promote positive community reputation of culinary department
  • Serve as an active member of community leadership team providing support to other department leaders

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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