Director of Culinary Services

The mission of The Waters is To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES.

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional caring and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE just as our residents do.

Why The Waters

• Full array of benefits (medical dental vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
• Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
• Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
• Generous PTO Policy-Available for use on day 1
• 401K Match Automatically fully vested

The Director of Culinary Services provides full-scope hands on management of community Culinary Service Department. The Director of Culinary Services will successfully manage in a cost and quality structured environment to meet budgetary and program goals. Our restaurant and cafe function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or cafe.

Qualifications:

• Provides overall leadership training development and oversight for all staff within the Culinary Services Department.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive professional upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Ensures professional trained properly uniformed and talented staff
• Prepares recipes utilizing appropriate ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
• Participates directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking serving and cleaning and exhibits cooking standards of speed accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production

Education & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts program preferred
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a cook/chef in a restaurant /senior living or equivalent cooking
  experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 years experience of administration and management of food service systems

The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

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