Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
On-site fitness center
Paid Time Off
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
University Retirement Community is a premier not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in the vibrant university town of Davis, CA. As a highly regarded senior living community, University Retirement Community offers an exceptional lifestyle that surpasses typical retirement options. The community provides a dynamic campus environment where residents can enjoy a broad range of resort-style amenities and services tailored to enhance their quality of life. This includes delicious dining experiences, comprehensive healthcare services such as Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing, all designed to foster a supportive and engaging environment for seniors. The community's prime location in Davis, known for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in a senior culinary leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse culinary team
- Knowledge of dietary requirements and preferences for senior populations
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Passion for senior care and improving quality of life
- Valid food safety certification
Job Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in culinary operations
- Strong knowledge of menu development, recipe creation, and catering within a healthcare or senior living setting
- Experience managing and mentoring culinary teams
- Ability to maintain rigorous food safety and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with nutritional software systems such as MealTracker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to foster positive relationships with residents and staff
- Proficiency in budget management and cost control
- Commitment to upholding organizational culture and values
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
Job Duties
- Champion Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) culture by ingraining the Mission, Vision, and Core Values into all aspects of the role
- Build strong relationships with residents and team members through empathy, genuine communication, and a focus on creating inviting, personalized dining experiences
- Maintain a visible leadership presence in dining venues, especially during key meal periods, and actively participate in resident and team events
- Lead culinary operations and team development by overseeing all back-of-house culinary functions including recipe creation, menu planning, catering, and healthcare cuisine
- Ensure menus reflect balanced, high-quality options that meet resident preferences and dietary needs
- Train, coach, and mentor culinary staff, ensuring consistent onboarding, skill development, and adherence to policies, procedures, and service standards
- Ensure quality, compliance, and safety by maintaining exemplary results on corporate assessments, satisfaction surveys, and health inspections
- Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and quality control standards
- Monitor kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and repair needs
- Use temperature, sanitation, and waste logs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
- Drive operational and financial performance by collaborating with leadership to develop and manage departmental budgets, control costs, maintain proper staffing levels, and provide accurate financial record keeping
- Respond quickly and effectively to areas needing improvement while ensuring operations align with budgetary, regulatory, and quality standards
- Collaborate and innovate for resident satisfaction by partnering with Dining Services Director, Registered Dietician, Corporate Culinary leadership, and outside agencies to enhance dining programs
- Integrate menu items into the MealTracker Nutritional Software System
- Develop seasonal and daily menus
- Continually evaluate team and program effectiveness for innovation and improvement
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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