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Clearwater Living

Culinary Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Benefits

Excellent Benefits
401(k) contributions
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Career growth opportunities
dynamic work environment
People first culture

Job Description

Clearwater Living is a premier luxury senior living company based in Newport Beach, California, renowned for providing exceptional living experiences tailored to seniors. With a strong commitment to creating an environment where seniors feel celebrated, valued, and cared for, Clearwater Living has established itself as a leader in the senior care and hospitality industry. The company prides itself on delivering elevated services paired with personalized attention, ensuring that every resident enjoys a high-quality lifestyle characterized by comfort, dignity, and engagement. Clearwater Living communities are designed to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where seniors can thrive socially, physically, and emotionally.

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Job Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 100%
  • Bachelor’s degree or related education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality is preferable or a combination of formal training from a related culinary or technical school and experience overseeing restaurant and dining operations
  • Minimum eight to ten years of experience in food service
  • Minimum five to seven years of supervisory experience to include hiring, training, and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
  • Serve Safe certification preferred
  • First Aid certification preferred
  • Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle as needed
  • Background clearances as required by government regulations
  • Must meet health requirements, including TB

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or related education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality is preferable or a combination of formal training from a related culinary or technical school and experience overseeing restaurant and dining operations
  • Minimum eight to ten years of experience in food service
  • Minimum five to seven years of supervisory experience to include hiring, training, and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
  • Serve Safe certification preferred
  • First Aid Certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Manage, plan, develop, organize, schedule, evaluate, and direct the Culinary department
  • Supervise the production, presentation and cost of food, and create a balanced rotating menu
  • Serve as liaison between guests, residents and Culinary team members and be responsible for effective communication across all areas
  • Resolve resident complaints regarding food quality and/or service
  • Establish a Food Committee and/or survey and visit with residents regularly to determine resident special likes/dislikes and, as much as possible, resident preferences and requests
  • Ensure a sanitary work environment and comply with all health and safety codes, state licensing regulations and policies and procedures regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food
  • Develop and implement policies/processes to ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met
  • Backup Culinary team members in their job duties as needed
  • Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values
  • Carry out required new hire training and ongoing skills training for team members and maintain appropriate documentation
  • Provide performance feedback and counseling for team members when necessary
  • Oversee all department purchasing which includes raw food, supplies, small wares, linen, uniforms, and alcoholic beverages
  • Manage required schedule and labor hours to ensure cost-effective and timely coverage for three meals per day, including setup/transition and closing responsibilities while meeting or exceeding labor targets
  • Analyze operational challenges such as service flow or waste and provide suggestions to alleviate these challenges
  • Maintain accurate inventories and inspect all food storage locations for cleanliness, upkeep and supply control
  • Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
  • Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working
  • Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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