Culinary Services Director
Company: ERA Living - Aljoya Mercer Island
Location: Mercer Island
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
$70,000 - $80,000 annually - $2,500 New Hire Bonus! - Great
benefits! Free onsite parking!Era Living is seeking a Culinary
Services Director to become the newest members of our team located
at our Aljoya Mercer Island community in Mercer Island,
WA.Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent
care
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility
contingent on age requirement)
- Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership bonuses
- Longevity bonuses
- Employee discount programs
- Discounted ORCA commuter pass Primary Responsibilities:This
position is accountable for all aspects of Food Service operations
to ensure the highest quality of food and service which includes
the planning, preparation, and delivery of three meals per day,
seven days per week. Oversees plans and manages all activities of
the Food Service Department including menu development, food
preparation and delivery, staff management and budget. Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of food service management including menu
planning, preparation and service, sanitation, nutrition, physical
plant, and resident services
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply modern methods, materials,
equipment and appliances used in large-scale food preparation
- Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of a large
staff of cooks and food service helpers in food service
operations
- Possess basic technical knowledge and ability to perform all
aspects of food service administrative functions
- Knowledge of principles and practices of food service
management, including food value and costs
- Proven supervisory skills
- Ability to perform cook duties when necessary
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Ability to pass DSHS background check, requiredEducation and
Experience:
- Culinary Arts Degree or Certification, preferred.
- 1 years of experience working as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef
in a fine dining environment, required.
- 2 years managing all aspects of a food service department,
required
- Supervisory skills, required
- ServSafe Certification or able to obtain within 30 days of
hire, required
- Current food handlers permit, CPR, First Aid, and Alcohol
Serving CertificationAbout Era Living:If you are passionate about
improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a
values-based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity,
credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding
communication, we welcome your application!Era Living has been
voted #4 Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter's) and Top 5
BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of
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Keywords: ERA Living - Aljoya Mercer Island, Seattle , Culinary Services Director, Executive , Mercer Island, Washington
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