<p>When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!</p> <p>Pomperaug Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Culinary Services to join our team! The Director of Culinary provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community's Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. This person is a key member of the Community's management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community's mission, philosophy, values and the Company's vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.</p> <p>Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers. </li><li>Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. </li><li>Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures. </li><li>Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines. </li><li>Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary. </li><li>Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff. </li><li>Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service. </li><li>Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. </li></ul> <p>Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:</p> <ul> <li>Associate or Bachelor's degree (in culinary arts program preferred) </li><li>Successful completion of recognized food safety course </li><li>Minimum of five years' experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment </li><li>Minimum of three years' experience in administration and management of food service systems </li><li>Senior living community experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Pomperaug Woods fully embraces a culture of hospitality.</p> <ul> <li>We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. </li><li>We treat everyone with courteous respect. </li><li>We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. </li><li>We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. </li><li>We hold ourselves and one another accountable. </li><li>We embrace and value our differences </li><li>We make residents, employees and guests feel important. </li><li>We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?" </li><li>We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. </li><li>We pay attention to details. </li></ul> <p>If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!</p> <p>EEO Employer</p>