Morada Lawton

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
Access to wages before payday
flexible scheduling
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
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uniforms
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Morada Senior Living is a distinguished provider of senior living communities proudly operating under the umbrella of the Discovery Senior Living family. This well-established organization manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado, serving thousands of residents with commitment and compassion. Morada Senior Living is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and culture that values the contributions of its numerous team members. The company operates on the foundation of its "Pillars of Excellence," emphasizing quality care and respectful service for all its residents.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts program preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment
  • Successful completion of food safety training
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient organizational skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Leadership ability to inspire and motivate staff

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
  • 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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