Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $46,700.00 - $72,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
Trilogy Health Services is a dedicated long-term care provider established in 1997, focused on enhancing the quality of life for its residents and creating a rewarding work environment for its team members. Recognized as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and listed among Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy stands out for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee support. The company prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive community, emphasizing meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous professional growth. Trilogy offers its staff the security of long-term employment, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits designed to support personal wellness, financial stability, career progression, and inclusive care options.
The Director of Food Services, Executive Chef role at Trilogy is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily food service operations within the health campus. This role ensures that all aspects of menu development, food preparation, and food service strictly comply with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The Executive Chef leads a dedicated team focused on providing nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals that positively impact the residents' dining experiences and overall quality of life. Maintaining stringent health and safety guidelines is a core aspect of this role, which requires collaboration across multiple departments such as Clinical, Environmental, and Life Enrichment to uphold high standards of care and service.
This position demands strong operational expertise in managing food services, including staff scheduling, coordination to meet labor budget and company policies, and inventory control for food, supplies, and equipment. The Director of Food Services directly manages diet and meal preferences, processing diet changes and new diet requests from Clinical Services, and ensuring timely resident or family interviews to capture food preferences accurately. Financial stewardship responsibilities include controlling food, supply, and labor costs and effectively managing budgets to optimize resource utilization. The role offers opportunities to make a meaningful difference in senior living food service management while benefiting from Trilogy's supportive culture and comprehensive benefits program. The position is based at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky, reflecting Trilogy's commitment to community-based care and employee well-being.
The Director of Food Services, Executive Chef role at Trilogy is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily food service operations within the health campus. This role ensures that all aspects of menu development, food preparation, and food service strictly comply with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The Executive Chef leads a dedicated team focused on providing nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals that positively impact the residents' dining experiences and overall quality of life. Maintaining stringent health and safety guidelines is a core aspect of this role, which requires collaboration across multiple departments such as Clinical, Environmental, and Life Enrichment to uphold high standards of care and service.
This position demands strong operational expertise in managing food services, including staff scheduling, coordination to meet labor budget and company policies, and inventory control for food, supplies, and equipment. The Director of Food Services directly manages diet and meal preferences, processing diet changes and new diet requests from Clinical Services, and ensuring timely resident or family interviews to capture food preferences accurately. Financial stewardship responsibilities include controlling food, supply, and labor costs and effectively managing budgets to optimize resource utilization. The role offers opportunities to make a meaningful difference in senior living food service management while benefiting from Trilogy's supportive culture and comprehensive benefits program. The position is based at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Kentucky, reflecting Trilogy's commitment to community-based care and employee well-being.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/HSE required
- 1-3 years of dining leadership experience in senior living
- Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM) or Food Service Manager (CFSM) or similar national certification
- Associate's degree in Culinary Services or Hospitality preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local food service regulations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED/HSE required
- 1-3 years of dining leadership experience in senior living
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM)
- Similar national certification for food service management and safety from a nationally recognized certifying body
- Associate's degree in Culinary Services or Hospitality
Job Duties
- Oversee food services operations by organizing, evaluating, and directing the Food Services Department, collaborating with Clinical, Environmental, Life Enrichment, and other related departments to ensure high standards of care and service
- Complete staff schedules and coordinate staffing to ensure optimal daily operations, in line with company policy and labor budgets
- Manage diet and meal preferences by processing diet changes and new diet requests from Clinical Services
- Interview residents or family members within 24 to 72 hours of admission to complete an online preference form
- Maintain food and supply inventory by ensuring stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, and equipment are at adequate levels, purchasing supplies and equipment as needed
- Control food, supply, and labor costs by staying within budget and effectively utilizing the company’s spend-down sheet
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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