Regional Director of Culinary Job Listing at TerraBella Senior Living in Charlotte, NC (Job ID 972087)

Description

TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities together account for more than 2200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and available, short-term Respite Care. 

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Regional Director of Culinary Services.

This position assumes a primary role in ensuring that the communities are compliant with State and Federal Regulations and ensuring top notch hospitality and service standards throughout Discovery.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and assists with the creation of menu items and menu cycles.
• Assists with selection and training of menu software.
• Participates in the selection and review process for Community Directors of Culinary Service.
• Negotiates with vendors to insure best company pricing, selection and service;
• Develop staffing standards for kitchen and dining service personnel.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to assist with outreach efforts and special events at communities.
• Provides standards and guidance for safe food handling and storage procedures.
• Trains and assists management staff for controlling Raw Food costs at each community.
• Develop menu and service standards appropriate to each resident constituency served by the company.
• Assist with the development of Chef competition events and signature food items.
• Assist with planning and standards for special resident dining events (themed dining, celebrations, resident satisfaction).
• Provide guidance and standards for resident food council meetings, including minutes and action plans.
• Provide assistance with Ambassador referral dining events.
• Participate and assist in the development of signature dining programs.
• Develop and train on standards of service, uniforms and dining room setup for all dining locations.
• Assist with the development, including technology, for multiple dining venues.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Provides guidance to community Executive Directors and Directors of Culinary Service and others as assigned to assure delivery of consistently high-quality service to residents. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts program strongly preferred
• Five (5) year management experience in a food service environment
• Must have successfully completed food safety training

Benefits: 

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in TerraBella Senior Living careers.  If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly. 

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

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