Culinary Services Director

Culinary Services Director (Temporary)

We are currently seeking a Culinary Services Director to join our team. This position is temporary at this time, with the potential to become a permanent role in the future based on business needs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with weekends required as needed for special events and occasional department coverage.

The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Culinary Services Department. This role provides leadership and oversight to the culinary team, ensuring exceptional customer service, high-quality meal preparation, attractive plate presentation, and timely service to residents. The Director is responsible for staffing, training, and performance management of department team members while maintaining compliance with company standards and promoting a positive dining experience for all residents.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Wages on Demand

These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.

Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Creates, plans, and implements all functions of the culinary services department in cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of menu planning, food purchasing, storage, preparation, service, sanitation, and maintains an adequate stock of all necessary items.
• Follows budgetary guidelines and looks for ways to improve food costs without compromising on quality and customer service.
• Prepares invoices for payment.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, coaches, and terminates employees following community procedures.
• Orients, trains, and supervises all culinary services personnel so that they may do their jobs effectively.
• Conducts in-service education to culinary services staff and to health services staff as required and as needed.
• Interviews residents regarding menu likes and dislikes and evaluates nutritional changes on an ongoing basis.
• Meets stock truck and checks on deliveries.
• Makes modifications in quantity and content of meals to accommodate food preferences and/or requirements of residents.
• Maintains accurate and adequate staffing schedule; covers shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Establishes, revises, and maintains current job duties sheets as needed for all culinary services employees.
• Maintains a positive customer service relationship practicing honesty and integrity in all aspects of job performance.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and healthy environment following all state, federal, local and community policies and procedures and laws for culinary services departments.
• Represents Culinary Services Department at community meetings and Resident Council meetings listening to suggestions and following up as appropriate. Passes information to other department staff maintaining a positive flow of communication.
• Is familiar with all chemicals and handles them in a safe manner according to policies and procedures and MSDS.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by dressing in required dress protocol and ensures all staff is professionally attired in appropriate uniforms.
• Maintains a professional demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

Direct supervision of all culinary services staff.