Executive Chef – Director of Hospitality

This position is with a community that is yet to open, making it a very exciting and entrepreneurial endeavor for a skilled chef.This is a luxurious environment where hospitality and culinary excellence is paramount. The Director of Hospitality ensures the food service provided for the community meets and/or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations.Essential Functions:* Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season* Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from company approved vendors* Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided* Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences* Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner* Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment when needed* Ensures that food is delivered on time* Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed* Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested* Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by providing a forum for their input and suggestions* Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment* Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards* Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates* Participate in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices* Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing meeting the needs of the community* Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected* Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates* Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates* Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assignedNon-Essential Functions:* Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership* Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy* Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able* Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University* Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis* Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent* All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residentsQualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:* High school education. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred* Requires valid state certification as Certified Dietary Manager* Minimum of one-year experience as a chef/cook* Minimum of one-year experience with supervision or management* Current food service sanitation certificate* Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred* Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts* Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations* Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations* Able to make independent decisions* Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable* Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens