Director of Culinary Services

Posted 2 days ago

otterbeinToledo (OH)

Food Service Managers Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

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About the role

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You'll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more. Where Purpose Lives Working Together for the Residents At Otterbein, you are not just an employee; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities. What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career? It's when you become a part of something bigger. You're advancing and growing. You're making a positive impact on the lives of others. It's when you discover what you were born to do. It's where you want to be. That's Otterbein. Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring. Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits Vision and dental insurance Paid time off & paid holidays Life insurance 401(k)/403(b) with company match Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *Benefits may vary based on position and location. Person-centered care Low staff-to-resident ratio Modern, state-of-the-art communities Top-quality equipment Safety programs in place Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement And more! Company-paid CNA classes Training programs Strong "promote from within" philosophy Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan The Director of Culinary Servicesis a full-time salaried position that exists to plan, organize and implement the overall operations of the Dietary Dept. within our retirement community. Success in this role is achieved by enhancing the lives and nurturing the growth and health of older persons. This is accomplished through providing high-quality food services in a timely manner and by communicating and cooperating with others to achieve these goals. At Otterbein, you are not an employee. You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, implement, and oversee culinary services for all applicable levels of living within the community. Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, properly prepared, appropriately portioned, and attractively presented. Support restaurant-style dining, hospitality, resident choice, and consistent service across dining venues and service areas. Coordinate daily food production, meal service, catered events, and special dining needs in partnership with community leaders and culinary partners. Monitor food quality, temperature, presentation, timeliness, and resident satisfaction, addressing concerns promptly and professionally. Development and execution of the menu and dining experience. Food and Safety Compliance. Staffing and leadership within the Culinary area. Manage budget and purchasing within Culinary area.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics Food and Nutrition is preferred Minimum of three years of management experience in dining, catering, restaurant, culinary, food service, or cooking operations required. Healthcare, senior living, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, or multi-level community dining experience preferred. Experience with budget control, purchasing, inventory management, and expense monitoring required. Knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, sanitation standards, food safety practices, and survey readiness expectations required. ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by Otterbein. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and oversee large-scale food production while maintaining quality, safety, service, and presentation standards. BENEFITS*Medical Insurancewith free virtual doctor visits Pet Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for personal and professional support 401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith company match Paid Time Off (PTO)that accrues immediately from day one Paid Holidaysfor a healthy work-life balance Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis Tuition Reimbursementup to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study Tuition Discountsthrough exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fundavailable for those facing unforeseen challenges Legal & Identity Theft Protection Growth & Development University Partnershipswith University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts Multiple Partner Discountsavailable for various products and services through Access Perks Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development materialthrough RightNow Media @ Work *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked. In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine-readable files (MRF) here:

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