Culinary Services Director

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000 Yearly The Culinary Services Director will report to the Executive Director.  The Culinary Services Director is an exempt, salaried position.  Job Overview:  The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the dining department.  This includes staffing, planning, organizing and providing the residents with the highest quality program while serving nutritious and well plated meals. Additionally, the Culinary Services Director develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures in line with local, State and Federal guidelines.  Responsibilities and Duties:  - Promotes our mission and core values of Senior Living to residents, visitors, co- workers and the surrounding community.  - Plays an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.  - Develops and implements successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy, expenses, and quality of services.  - Interviews, hires, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates subordinate staff.  - Consistently evaluates residents needs in relation to staff needs as a basis for determining priorities in designing an ongoing dining program.  - Complies with all aspects of operation, including personnel practices, in accordance with our policies and federal, state and local regulations.  - Assists in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting and approving all expenses.  - Prepares for and participates in local community events sponsored by your site   - Builds a high performing team and keeps morale high.  - Maintains safe working and living environment.  - Ensures that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage, injury, and costly repairs. Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times.  - Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty  - Performs other duties as assigned or requested.  Qualifications:  - College degree or Certification preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business  - Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in Senior Living  - ServSafe certification required  - Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy  - Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications  Physical Abilities:  - While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.  - An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.  Benefits Offered (Full Time): • Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision  • Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance • FSA (Commuter/Parking) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Other Compensation Programs: • Employee Referral Bonus  • Resident Referral Bonus   Equal Opportunity Statement: Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.