Division Director of Culinary Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Chicago, IL (Job ID 790121)

Description

About LakeHouse Senior Living:

LakeHouse Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.

LakeHouse Senior Living is hiring a Division Director of Culinary Service to support our communities.  

This role requires cooking and filling in for vacancies and 60% Travel.

This position assumes a primary role in ensuring that the communities are compliant with state and federal regulations and that top-notch hospitality and service standards are met throughout LakeHouse. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and assists with the creation of menu items and menu cycles.
• Assists with selection and training of menu software.
• Participates in the selection and review process for Community Directors of Culinary Service.
• Negotiates with vendors to insure best company pricing, selection and service;
• Develop staffing standards for kitchen and dining service personnel.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to assist with outreach efforts and special events at communities.
• Provides standards and guidance for safe food handling and storage procedures.
• Trains and assists management staff for controlling Raw Food costs at each community.
• Develop menu and service standards appropriate to each resident constituency served by the company.
• Assist with the development of Chef competition events and signature food items.
• Assist with planning and standards for special resident dining events (themed dining, celebrations, resident satisfaction).
• Provide guidance and standards for resident food council meetings, including minutes and action plans.
• Provide assistance with Ambassador referral dining events.
• Participate and assist in the development of signature dining programs.
• Develop and train on standards of service, uniforms and dining room setup for all dining locations.
• Assist with the development, including technology, for multiple dining venues.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Provides guidance to community Executive Directors and Directors of Culinary Service and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high-quality service to residents. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts program strongly preferred
• Five (5) year management experience in a food service environment
• Must have successfully completed food safety training

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

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