Culinary Director

Job Description

Job Description

Inn at the Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Hiram, OH. We are currently in search of a compassionate, motivated individual to join our team of healthcare professionals in the role of  Culinary Director

Here at the Inn at the Pines, we are committed to providing individualized, compassionate, and innovative healthcare services that will inspire each resident to achieve the full and meaningful life they desire.

The role of Culinary Director includes, but is not limited to:

• Interview, hire, train and schedule the dietary staff to adequately meet the needs of the operations on a monthly basis. Be available for call offs, finding coverage or stepping in to fill the shift as necessary.

• Promote employee relations while directly supervising the dietary staff through feedback and positive reinforcement. Educate and discipline as necessary.

• Create and monitor compliance with cleaning and sanitation policies, procedures and protocols for the dietary department. Assist with cleaning as necessary.

• Monitor the preparation of the food to assure resident satisfaction, including presentation and taste. Assist with preparation of the food as necessary.

• Meet with residents to assist in the further development of specialty meals. Be creative in menu items while following required guidelines.

• Order food, beverages and supplies for the dietary department while staying within the established budgetary constraints, following the daily PPD.

• Conduct a weekly "Culinary Creations" activity with the residents.

• Follow the approved dietician created menus while adjusting for our resident's unique preferences.

• Work with the Director of Wellness and the Dietician for special diets or textures.

• Be a member of the Leadership Team who commits to assist other departments and co-workers as necessary. We commit to lead by example, and hold ourselves to the high standards we expect of our staff.

We believe that the provision of quality care and services starts directly with our staff. We strive to create a working environment where employee appreciation is a priority! We want our employees to feel appreciated and respected in the manner in which they deserve! If you are compassionate, have a desire to serve others and want to join a team that  appreciates you and all you do , Inn at the Pines is the team for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Dietary Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe Manager (Required)

Work Location: In person

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