Culinary Manager- 1st shift

## Description
**Responsibilities:**

• Oversees the food service program with dedication to high-quality dietary services while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols
• Plans and prepares a diverse menu that incorporates a variety of dietary preferences and accommodates for various restrictions
• Maintains food service areas including the kitchen and dining areas
• Conducts inventory and purchasing activities while ensuring that dietary budget guidelines are achieved
• Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the dietary team in providing exceptional dietary service
• Engages with residents in a compassionate and impactful manner, cultivating a warm and supportive environment where the values of love, compassion, and dignity are reflected in every interaction
• Approximately 20% of hours will be spent performing cooking responsibilities alongside the team

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Must hold current ServSafe Food Handling certification
• Previous dietary management experience preferred
• Prior senior living experience desired
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire

**Benefits:**

• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
• EAP & wellness programs
• 401(k) with biweekly employer match\*
• Outside-In Employee Referral Program
• Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off\*
• Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)

*\*Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)*