Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement benefits
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Senior Lifestyle is a reputable company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its community members by fostering an environment infused with HEART values: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork. As a leader in senior living services, Senior Lifestyle focuses on purposefully enriching the lives of those they serve, bringing warmth and comfort through exceptional care and hospitality. The company operates within the healthcare and senior living industry, emphasizing not only service excellence but also a nurturing community culture. Their commitment extends to their employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that underscores their dedication to workforce wellbeing. Senior Lifestyle is currently seeking passionate individuals who share their mission and values to join their team in a pivotal kitchen leadership role. This role is designed not only to oversee kitchen operations but to empower staff and ensure the highest standards of food quality and service across the community. The position is full-time with an annual salary of $75,000, reflecting the importance of the role and the expertise required. This opportunity offers a meaningful career path within a supportive and value-driven company.
The role involves managing daily kitchen operations to deliver outstanding meals prepared with precision and care. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing meals following standardized recipes that ensure consistency and quality, setting up food service lines with all necessary condiments and garnishes, and coordinating meal preparation schedules effectively. Beyond daily food preparation tasks, the role requires a proactive approach in recipe and menu development to keep the offerings fresh and exciting. A key responsibility will be coordinating with food servers through pre-meal meetings to communicate menu details, fostering teamwork and smooth service. The position also demands leadership in training new kitchen staff to uphold culinary standards and operational excellence. Managing staffing levels to avoid shortages, assisting in scheduling, and overseeing inventory and food ordering highlight the operational leadership aspect of the role. Maintaining impeccable cleanliness and adhering to state and local health regulations are also critical to the position, ensuring that food safety is never compromised. The candidate will be expected to minimize food waste through effective storage and recycling practices, further demonstrating thoughtful resource management. Supervisory duties will include managing sous chefs, cooks, lead cooks, prep cooks, and utility workers, reflecting the breadth of leadership required. Overall, this role is integral to delivering a high-quality dining experience that supports the mission and values of Senior Lifestyle, offering candidates a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact through their expertise and leadership in the culinary field.
The role involves managing daily kitchen operations to deliver outstanding meals prepared with precision and care. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing meals following standardized recipes that ensure consistency and quality, setting up food service lines with all necessary condiments and garnishes, and coordinating meal preparation schedules effectively. Beyond daily food preparation tasks, the role requires a proactive approach in recipe and menu development to keep the offerings fresh and exciting. A key responsibility will be coordinating with food servers through pre-meal meetings to communicate menu details, fostering teamwork and smooth service. The position also demands leadership in training new kitchen staff to uphold culinary standards and operational excellence. Managing staffing levels to avoid shortages, assisting in scheduling, and overseeing inventory and food ordering highlight the operational leadership aspect of the role. Maintaining impeccable cleanliness and adhering to state and local health regulations are also critical to the position, ensuring that food safety is never compromised. The candidate will be expected to minimize food waste through effective storage and recycling practices, further demonstrating thoughtful resource management. Supervisory duties will include managing sous chefs, cooks, lead cooks, prep cooks, and utility workers, reflecting the breadth of leadership required. Overall, this role is integral to delivering a high-quality dining experience that supports the mission and values of Senior Lifestyle, offering candidates a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact through their expertise and leadership in the culinary field.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
- related certificate or degree from a college or technical school
- associate’s degree in culinary related field preferred
- serv safe certification or other required local, county or state certifications
- ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and residents
- knowledge of cooking and meal preparation
- understanding of food service techniques and safety requirements
- strong management skills
- ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a related certificate or degree from a college or technical school
- associate’s degree in culinary related field is preferred
- serv safe or other required local, county or state certifications
- you are organized and great at communicating with co-workers and residents
- you take pride in the quality and presentation of food that you have helped to prepare
- you have basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and preparation of meals
- you have a thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements
- you have great management skills and a willingness and desire to work harmoniously with all staff members
- you have the ability to switch tasks quickly and often
Job Duties
- Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with order in a timely and attractive manner
- set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments
- ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods
- assist in recipe and menu development
- coordinate prep for the following day’s menu
- lead a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu
- assist with training of new kitchen employees
- ensure an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensure absences are covered as to not allow coverage holes
- assist with scheduling of employees within the department
- assist with food ordering, monitoring inventory and creating the menu cycle
- keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly
- maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements
- keep food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques
- manage and supervise sous chefs, cooks, lead cooks, prep cooks, and utility workers as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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