General Responsibilities

Direct, prepare and present exceptional quality cuisine in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations to assure a pleasurable dining experience for the enjoyment of the residents.

Essential Duties

• Reviews daily menu with team members prior to preparation of food.

• Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Culinary Director.
• Works with front of the house supervisor and Dining Services Director as necessary to implement and recommended resident diet changes.
• Works with dining services supervisor and director as necessary to implement any recommended resident diet changes.
• Assumes supervisory authority and accountability when assigned by supervisor or director.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies.
• Assists in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Maintains a presence in the dining area during meal service and routinely visits residents at their table.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing department.
• Assist with pre-meal service.
• Possesses thorough understanding of ala carte and banquet business
• Has working knowledge and computer experience in Word and Excel
• Possesses ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Coordinates the kitchen staff and manages preparation of meals.
• Oversees special events.
• May offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.

Education/Training:

Two year Certified Culinary Degree preferred but not required.

Experience:

Minimum five year's supervisory experience in hospitality related field (restaurant, hotel, club). Must possess thorough knowledge of menu engineering, staffing and cost controls.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.