Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
Recruit and manage kitchen team members
Rectify arising problems or complaints
Give prepared plates the “final touch”
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Maintain all aspects of the kitchen (kitchen management and oversight)
Requirements
BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate preferred
Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
Communication and leadership skills
Maintains a current ServSafe certificate or able to participate in food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified
Ability to handle multiple priorities; written and verbal communication skills; organizational and time management skills; good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to serve seniors in a team environment
Past food service leadership experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets