Assistant Director Culinary Services

Atria Senior Living
Darien, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2024 CLOSED ON 6/15/2024

Job Posting for Assistant Director Culinary Services at Atria Senior Living

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Benefits

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
  • Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
  • Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
  • Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Culinary degree preferred.
  • Five years cooking experience in the hospitality field.
  • Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
  • Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
  • Previous management or team leadership experience necessary.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
  • Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
  • Basic Computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel.

Plans, organizes and directs the kitchen and dining room in the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager. Assists the Director of Culinary Services with the planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests. Assists the Director of Culinary Services with kitchen staff development and training as related to meal preparation, food storage, and kitchen sanitation. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.

  • Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
  • Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Assist the Director of Culinary Services in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and developing staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
  • Assist preparing and coordinating work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
  • Assist in the implementation and execution the Art of Atria Dining.
  • Assist Director of Culinary Services in menus planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
  • Responsible for the adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
  • Assist kitchen staff with Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.
  • Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
  • When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
  • May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
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