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Morada Senior Living

Director of Culinary Services

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,500.00 - $95,400.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Competitive wages
Wages access before payday
flexible scheduling options
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
meals
uniforms
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Morada Senior Living is a prominent operator of senior living communities, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family. With locations across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, Morada Senior Living is dedicated to creating care- and lifestyle-focused communities that cater to the comprehensive needs of seniors. The company is built on foundational "Pillars of Excellence," which emphasize quality care, respect for residents, and a supportive work culture for team members. Morada Senior Living employs thousands of valued team members who play a vital role in delivering excellent care and fostering a vibrant living environment for seniors. Morada Senior Livi... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years management experience in food service environment
  • Successful completion of food safety training
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Leadership ability to motivate team members

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts program preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment
  • Must have successfully completed food safety training
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills
  • Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others
  • inspires and motivates others to perform well

Job Duties

  • Develops and implements food services policies procedures and job descriptions
  • Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences and resident dietary guidelines
  • Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield
  • Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures portion control palatability and attractiveness of food and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards
  • Observes workers engaged in preparing portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed
  • Cooks and carves meats and prepares dishes
  • Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen
  • receives and validates all food deliveries against order form
  • Inventories food items monthly
  • Conducts regular quality assurance audits
  • Practices safe and sanitary food handling
  • Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures
  • Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors
  • Selects schedules and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel
  • Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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