Director of Culinary Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Culinary Services

The Lodge atTruitt Homestead  is looking for a Director of Culinary Services who is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while exceeding guest expectations. If you are looking for a positive work environment and aspire to lead a culinary team that is proud of the meals they prepare and serve, then look no further. Are you enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent dining experiences? Do you enjoy the senior population? If so, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)

• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday! 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401k with company match

• Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us 

• Family-owned and operated management company

• Team approach to work

• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team

• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities:

• Develop and implement food service policies and procedures

• Prepare food items using recipes in a timely manner

• Determine food and supply needs

• Coordinate meal production with service hours

• Monitor food items for temperature, taste, and quality

• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods per the menu cycle and recipes

• Taste and prepare food for quality assurance

• Interact with residents during meal service

• Track meals served

• Follow all federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding food handling

• Monitor and correct safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen

• Plan menus according to cultural/regional food preferences and resident dietary guidelines

• Adjust recipes to appropriate yield

• Develop culinary services budget and monitor adherence

• Order food and chemical supplies for the kitchen

• Complete food inventory monthly

• Receive all food deliveries

• Schedule culinary department teammates

• Oversee daily operations of the culinary service department

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a culinary arts program preferred

• Minimum five (5) years of management experience in a food service environment

• Successful completion of food safety training

• Previous experience working with order processing systems

Required skills: 

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Interest in working with a senior population

• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule 

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.