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Overview:
Director of Kitchen Operations
RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for a Director of Kitchen Operations to come join our team in Exeter, NH. We are seeking a True Executive Chef and leader who is passionate about redefining the aging experience through the culinary lens
In this leadership role, the Director will work under the Director of Culinary Operations to oversee and direct the kitchen operations at Riverwoods Exeter for independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing residents, employees and guests; manage operations within the approved operating budget and ensure efficient, sanitary and safe food preparation and handling as well as ensuring all local, state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines are met.
Benefits:
RiverWoods is committed to providing the highest level of service and care to our residents and team members. As such, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
RiverWoods Group: Northern New England's Largest Family of CCRCs
Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind
Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.
Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.
If you're looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future - then RiverWoods is for you.
Director of Kitchen Operations
RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for a Director of Kitchen Operations to come join our team in Exeter, NH. We are seeking a True Executive Chef and leader who is passionate about redefining the aging experience through the culinary lens
In this leadership role, the Director will work under the Director of Culinary Operations to oversee and direct the kitchen operations at Riverwoods Exeter for independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing residents, employees and guests; manage operations within the approved operating budget and ensure efficient, sanitary and safe food preparation and handling as well as ensuring all local, state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines are met.
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Insurance, within 30 days of starting employment
- 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
- Earned Time off, start at 15 days
- 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days
- Wellness Programs
- Earned Wage Benefit Program, work today and get paid tomorrow
- On-site fitness opportunities
- Employee meal program
- Education assistance
- Responsible for customer service and hospitality management for culinary services for three communities within the Exeter Campus which includes, 3 main kitchens and 3 bistros, as well as a partnership with catering services
- Lead the process for hiring, orienting and training new employees
- Implement and maintain recognition and reward process to foster high employee satisfaction and retention
- Support menu planning and design with the active involvement of residents and culinary team members to ensure variety, optimal use of fresh and locally produced ingredients with the highest possible nutrient content.
- Ensure the consistent and complete use of standardized recipes (scaled to a forecasted amount) for all product preparation.
- Implement and maintain a menu management operating system including Point-of-Sale to manage resident meal plan offerings, accurate billing and forecasting
- Participate in and support care planning for healthcare residents.
- Be an active, engaged and supportive of the resident dining committee in independent living and health care.
- Be present and engaged with residents and staff during meal times, especially during dinner meal times to assure highest food quality and service execution
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local standards and regulatory requirements by working with culinary team members, staff and the Director of Culinary Operations
- Creatively solves problems and conflicts to improve resident and staff life
- A minimum of 7 - 10 years successful experience in senior services and/or health care dining management, 10+ Preferred
- Experience leading a large dining service team
- Experience monitoring and controlling operating costs within the approved operating budget
- An effective communicator with a high level of personal energy and leadership skills who can strike a balance between service demand, creativity and financial sustainability
- The ability to take work seriously but not self. A sense of humor is a must
- Prior experience working in Continuing Care Retirement Communities or health-care a plus, not necessary
- Understanding of Senior Care
- ServSafe Certification
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management or Hospitality Management, BS Preferred
RiverWoods is committed to providing the highest level of service and care to our residents and team members. As such, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
RiverWoods Group: Northern New England's Largest Family of CCRCs
Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind
Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.
Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.
If you're looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future - then RiverWoods is for you.
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