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Sagora Senior Living

Culinary Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Referral program
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Life insurance

Job Description

Sagora Senior Living is a distinguished senior living company that operates communities focused on providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The company is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents by fostering an environment that prioritizes respect, compassion, and high-quality care. Sagora’s unique name stems from the fusion of two meaningful words: Sage, symbolizing wisdom or a wise person, and Agora, denoting a gathering place. This embodies the community’s essence as a gathering place where wisdom is shared and celebrated among residents and staff alike. Recognized as a Great Place to Work based on employee feedback,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen
  • Must be able to use math to compute recipes and costing
  • Must be organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events and holiday staffing needs
  • Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen
  • Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management or related area preferred but not required
  • Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities
  • Skills in preparing specialized dishes for specific diets
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, vendors, associates, and corporate staff

Job Duties

  • Supervises the culinary department, menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and safety in the kitchen
  • Hire, train, and supervise all Culinary associates while promoting retention and development
  • Provide knowledgeable oversight for all food production, including menu planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory
  • Assure the safety of the food in the community through compliance with all applicable company, local, state, and federal sanitation and food handling procedures and 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 on a monthly basis
  • Able to prepare food according to recipes
  • Plate and present beautiful food to be served and enjoyed
  • Ensure high quality in taste and appearance and ensure food is served in an appropriate style while remaining in alignment with budget and safety guidelines
  • Create and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting
  • Assure departmental compliance with preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and paperwork regarding Culinary operations
  • Promote and contribute to the community's positive reputation and perception of the Culinary department, including management and associates
  • Serve as an active, valuable member of the community’s leadership team and other task groups as appropriate. Provide collegial support and guidance to other department leaders

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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