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Culinary?Services Director -?Great Benefits! Free onsite parking!Era Living is seeking a Culinary Services Director to become the newest members of our team located at our University House?Community in Issaquah, WA.??TCompetitive Compensation and a Complete Benefits Package including:Company Sponsored Health Plan401k with Generous Employer MatchVacation & Sick LeaveLeadership & Longevity BonusesCompany-paid CEUsEmployee Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramThe advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements!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.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Oversees plans and manages all activities of the Food Service Department including menu development, food preparation and delivery, staff management and budgetManages inventory system for food cost reporting, ensuring cost updating, number of meals served and determining cost per mealsOversees the purchasing of food items and other supplies to ensure sufficient food inventory at all times while minimizing waste of perishable itemsMeets, at least, on a monthly basis with the residents regarding food service issues and menu developmentCreates menus which ensure nutritional goals of boarding home regulations, clientele preference, estimates food requirements, menu cycles and meets with vendors to ensure delivery requirements; updating order guides on a minimum of twice-yearlyResponsible for maintaining the highest quality of meal standards, including presentation, taste, texture, and nutritionManages the food service department to ensure that all practices comply with established Universal Precautions for health, safety, sanitation and infection control policies, and procedures and are in compliance with all other regulatory requirements.Responsible for the supervision of food service employeesWorks with the leadership team to create an environment that supports; mission, through participation in meetings, training, and special task groupsWorks with Life Enrichment Director and Community Relations Director in planning banquets and special eventsPlans and oversees costs for banquets for Residents and public groupsInventories the food stock on a monthly basisPerforms cook duties when necessaryPerforms all other assigned jobs and tasks needed to maintain effective Resident care while assuring efficient and economical operations, including those for emergency and/or natural disasters, in a cheerful and friendly mannerReports to the Director or Supervisor suspicious, unethical, dishonest or illegal conduct by fellow employees, residents, visitors or suppliersEducation and Experience:Culinary Arts degree or Certification requiredFour to six years cooking experienceMinimum 2 years in managing all aspects of a food service departmentSupervisory skills requiredMust have 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 Western Washington!).JB.0.00.LN