Culinary Director - Sagora : Job Details

A Culinary Director at Sagora Senior Living is a creative individual who has a passion for the art of culinary services They will have an immaculate sense of detail in meal presentation and menu planning all while ensuring the highest quality in taste and customer service so that residents expectations are being exceeded daily Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living assisted living or memory care where we put Residents First while being team focused and quality centered We put Residents First and our team members matter At Sagora we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers Based on team member surveys we are certified as a Great Place to Work Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares just like you Our Core Values are Commitment Empowerment Communication Excellence and Teamwork Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words Sage which means wisdom or wise person and Agora which means a gathering place Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom Benefits Company paid telemedicine service for all full time benefit eligible team membersOn Demand Pay request a pay advanceDiscount and rewards program use for electronics food car buying travel fitness and moreHealth Dental Vision Disability Life InsuranceFlex Spending AccountDependent Care Flex PlanHealth Savings Account401k Retirement Savings Plan with company matchingPaid time off and Holiday payTeam Member Assistance Program counseling services at the other end of the phoneDiscounted Meal TicketsReferral Bonus Program earn money for referring your friendsTuition Assistance for programs directly related to team members positionLasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to sharePosition Details Community Name Elison Assisted Living of Lake Wellington Address5100 Kell Blvd Wichita Falls TX 76310 Phone number 940 ### #### Status FTPTPRN FT What does a Culinary Director at Sagora do Supervises the culinary department menu planning supplies overall food production meal presentation table service budgeting and safety in the kitchenHire train and supervise all Culinary associates while promoting retention and developmentProvide knowledgeable oversight for all food production including menu planning purchasing cost control and inventoryAssure the safety of the food in the community through compliance with all applicable company local state and federal sanitation and food handling procedures and regulationsCook la carte itemsMonitor and adhere to food and beverage budgetMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment food storage and work areasDeep clean kitchen on a monthly basisAble to prepare food according to recipesPlate and present beautiful food to be served and enjoyedEnsure high quality in taste and appearance and ensure food is served in an appropriate style while remaining in alignment with budget and safety guidelinesCreate and maintain a high level of service and hospitality in a team oriented settingAssure departmental compliance with preparation and maintenance of required records reports and paperwork regarding Culinary operationsPromote and contribute to the communitys positive reputation and perception of the Culinary department including management and associatesServe as an active valuable member of the communitys leadership team and other task groups as appropriate Provide collegial support and guidance to other department leadersWhat do you need to be a Culinary Director 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchenAssociates Degree in Hospitality Management or related area preferred but not requiredCurrent Food Safety Managers permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authoritiesMust be able to use math to compute recipes and costingSkills in preparing specialized dishes for specific dietsMust be organized and be able to multi task in a fast paced environmentAvailability to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events and holiday staffing needsMust possess or be willing to acquire a valid drivers license to drive on company time as neededExcellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with residents families vendors associates and corporate staffSagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race marital status sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law