Inspīr Manhattan
Orange Connecticut
245 Indian River Road
Orange, CT 06477, USA
Job Title:
Culinary Services Director Location:
Southport Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary Range:
Competitive Department:
Dining Services
About Us:
Maplewood Senior Living is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C. Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care.
Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!
Summary:
This position has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the culinary services department. Performs duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures and operates in a professional manner. Ensures the residents are provided a high quality dining experience. Ensures the department follows all policies and procedures, is adequately staffed and the highest quality standards are met. May be called upon to perform other duties as required. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.
Essential Functions
Is responsible for the overall financial and operational responsibility for dining room service and culinary operations
Creates and plans weekly menus within the community
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations.
Maintains cleanliness of all work areas
Conducts routine safety inspections of dining room, food storage areas, chemical storage areas, and food receiving area. Communicates “action items” to Environmental Services Director and Executive Director
Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards.
Develops and maintains quality, objective, and standards
Meets with dining staff bi-monthly and reports minutes and action items to the Executive Director
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with administration and inter-department personnel, as well as other communities to assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Prepares all monthly food service reports
Maintains food and supply expenses to budget or forecast
Places orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors
Completes physical food inventories
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the operations in food and beverage services
Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the operations of the food service departments in the communities.
Maintains daily log of freezer, refrigeration, hot and cold food holding temperatures
Assures that the communities maintain a clean and safe manner assuring that food service safety and sanitation are maintained to perform services
Supports the community and regional cluster sales efforts with marketing events, programs, etc. Provides support during sales/site visits
Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate
Management Responsibilities
Manages the departmental staffing and labor costs, including overtime
Recruits and evaluates all culinary services staff
Assures dining associates are performing job specific responsibilities • Responsible for overseeing culinary services calendar
Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification
Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
3 to 5 years previous experience in food production/management
Must have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date
Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off and more. Inspiring is committed to rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspiring strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Title:
Culinary Services Director Location:
Southport Employment Type:
Full-Time Salary Range:
Competitive Department:
Dining Services
About Us:
Maplewood Senior Living is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C. Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care.
Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!
Summary:
This position has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the culinary services department. Performs duties in compliance with established company policies and procedures and operates in a professional manner. Ensures the residents are provided a high quality dining experience. Ensures the department follows all policies and procedures, is adequately staffed and the highest quality standards are met. May be called upon to perform other duties as required. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.
Essential Functions
Is responsible for the overall financial and operational responsibility for dining room service and culinary operations
Creates and plans weekly menus within the community
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations.
Maintains cleanliness of all work areas
Conducts routine safety inspections of dining room, food storage areas, chemical storage areas, and food receiving area. Communicates “action items” to Environmental Services Director and Executive Director
Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards.
Develops and maintains quality, objective, and standards
Meets with dining staff bi-monthly and reports minutes and action items to the Executive Director
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with administration and inter-department personnel, as well as other communities to assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Prepares all monthly food service reports
Maintains food and supply expenses to budget or forecast
Places orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors
Completes physical food inventories
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the operations in food and beverage services
Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the operations of the food service departments in the communities.
Maintains daily log of freezer, refrigeration, hot and cold food holding temperatures
Assures that the communities maintain a clean and safe manner assuring that food service safety and sanitation are maintained to perform services
Supports the community and regional cluster sales efforts with marketing events, programs, etc. Provides support during sales/site visits
Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day
Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate
Management Responsibilities
Manages the departmental staffing and labor costs, including overtime
Recruits and evaluates all culinary services staff
Assures dining associates are performing job specific responsibilities • Responsible for overseeing culinary services calendar
Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification
Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
3 to 5 years previous experience in food production/management
Must have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date
Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off and more. Inspiring is committed to rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspiring strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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