Director of Culinary Experience

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Director of Culinary Experience is responsible for supervising the food service staff. The responsibilities for this position include: budgetary compliance, quality assurance, Menu management, department management, overseeing service of meals to residents, food preparation, providing consultation concerning the activities of the food service department in order to provide service as per professional and legal standards, staffing, scheduling and job assignments.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $68,640 to $84,078 annually. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Provides assessment of the food services department in order to outline the community needs and establish priorities.
• Directly supervises food service employees
• Must be competent in the preparation, cooking, and serving of general and therapeutic diet meals for residents.
• Ensures quality of food items ordered and served.
• Recruits, hires, orients and trains employees which includes: on-the-job training, ongoing in service education, adherence to policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations.
• Carries out the approved menu cycle, making the proper adjustments and communication when necessary.
• Orders supplies, maintains an appropriate inventory, and ensures proper storage of foods and kitchen supplies.
• Designs, develops, and implements food service policies and procedures. Provides preventive maintenance programs and budgetary guidelines for the department.
• Responsible for ensuring quality assurance. Routinely conducts audits to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Works in accordance with safety guidelines established by Eskaton with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
• Is knowledgeable of operation and appropriately maintains Emergency Food Service Plan for community.

Qualifications

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Food Service Management Degree or Commensurate work experience. Serv Safe certification required.

Training and Experience:
Minimum of three years work experience supervising food service operations.

Job Knowledge:
Ability to understand and work harmoniously with residents, staff and healthcare professionals. Ability to maintain high professional and ethical standards. Computer proficiency is strongly recommended.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.