Job Responsibilities

1. Supervisory: Manages the selection, training, development and performance of assigned staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce for BLC-G.
2. Ability to develop and facilitate growth within the department, relate professionally and positively to living community and departmental staff and to work cooperatively with others at all levels, and to give regular performance feedback.
3. Willingness to fill-in shifts & work alongside culinary staff to assure a strong team effort.
4. Ability to work independently with organizational skills, to prioritize tasks and to exercise judgment consistent with core values.
5. Ability to model effective communications between elders, family, staff, and community.
6. Must be able to identify potentially unsafe situations and to respond appropriately.
7. Responsible for financial viability for department, to include development, management and accountability of budgets.
8. Responsible to know, implement and assure compliance to State, & Federal regulations and BHS policies and procedures.
9. Other duties: Completes all other duties as assigned.

Bring your passion for food and make a difference in the lives of our residents. The Culinary Services Director is responsible for creating a welcoming culture focused on service excellence for our residents and a positive and nurturing team environment.

• Promotes Benedictine’s Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing these values to life in the organization.
• Builds and retains a strong culinary team where opportunities for growth are encouraged and all members are valued.
• Collaborates with all care providers.
• Oversees and maintains a safe and sanitary environment.
• Manages and oversee efficient operations to maximize resident satisfaction including oversight of the culinary budget.

Qualifications Required:

• Completion of an approved food safety sanitation course and certification where applicable.
• Accreditation as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or currently enrolled in approved CDM course and will be eligible to write CDM exam at completion of course work within 16 months of hire. 

Benedictine is a not-for-profit senior care organization who operates on our four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates who provide compassionate care. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed.  

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.  For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.