Eskaton logo

Eskaton

Director of Culinary Experience

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Full-time
clock

Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,640.00 - $84,078.00
clock

Work Schedule

Standard Hours
diamond

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Life insurance
Wellness Program
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
voluntary benefits
Free Meals

Job Description

Eskaton is a well-established nonprofit senior services provider that has been proudly serving the older adult community in Northern California for over 55 years. With a network of more than 25 communities and services spread throughout the region, Eskaton has demonstrated a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors through compassionate care, innovative programs, and a focus on wellness and quality of life. As a respected leader in senior care, Eskaton emphasizes creating environments where older adults can thrive with dignity, respect, and independence.

Eskaton is recognized not only for its high standards of care and community engage... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
  • Minimum three years work experience supervising food service operations
  • ServSafe certification
  • Ability to prepare, cook, present, and serve high quality therapeutic diet meals
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards
  • Willingness to work in accordance with Eskaton safety and work practice guidelines
  • Must successfully pass post offer pre-employment testing including criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen
  • Must sign arbitration agreement as a condition of employment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
  • Food service management degree or commensurate work experience
  • ServSafe certification required
  • A minimum of three years work experience supervising food service operations
  • Experience with high volume scratch cooking preferred
  • Ability to understand and work harmoniously with residents, staff and healthcare professionals
  • Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards
  • Computer proficiency is strongly recommended

Job Duties

  • Provides assessment of the culinary experience in order to outline the resident satisfaction, community needs, and establish priorities
  • Directly supervises the culinary department employees
  • Must be competent in the preparation, cooking, presenting, and serving of high quality and therapeutic diet meals for residents
  • Ensures quality of food items ordered and served
  • Recruits, hires, orients, evaluates, and trains employees which includes on-the-job training, ongoing in service education, adherence to policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations
  • Carries out the approved menu cycle, making the proper adjustments and communication when necessary
  • Orders supplies, maintains an appropriate inventory, and ensures proper storage of foods and kitchen supplies
  • Maintains standards of safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the food services department
  • Designs, develops, and implements food service policies and procedures
  • Provides preventive maintenance programs and budgetary guidelines for the department
  • Responsible for ensuring quality assurance
  • Routinely conducts audits to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency
  • Works in accordance with safety guidelines established by Eskaton with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

You may be also interested in: