Culinary Director Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall functioning of the dietary department.

Qualifications and Required Experience for Culinary Director:

• Excellent cooking skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Problem solving and logic skills
• Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults
• Training and experience in dietary/food service techniques.

Primary Responsibilities for Culinary Director:

• Ability to prepare/cook Resident's meals
• Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Corporate Culinary Team.
• Responsible for maintaining dietary operations to meet the monthly food, supplies and wage budgets.
• Recruit and hire qualified dietary staff along with proper orientation and training.
• Interview and perform corrective action with dietary staff.
• Verifying staff are in proper uniforms daily.
• Responsible for knowing all information in the employee-handbook.
• Responsible for the scheduling and posting of work assignments for dietary aides, insuring there are adequate personnel on duty for the preparation and serving of meals, while maintaining staffing guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining proper/hygienic food handling techniques and the overall sanitation requirements of a food service area and the personnel.
• Responsible for walking through the dining room during meals communicating with residents regarding satisfaction.
• Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
• Responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in dining room areas.
• Responsible for overseeing the proper use of all dietary equipment.
• Responsible for carrying out any emergency procedures required during shift
• Notes and reports areas or articles in need of repair
• Perform welcome orientation with new residents
• Engage in prospective resident visits
• Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
• Proficiency with software applications/programs/tools used by American House for Culinary Director position.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or the Food and Beverage director.
• All Culinary Directors must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.