Division Director of Culinary Services

About DiscoverySenior Living

Discovery Senior Livingis a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, IntegralSenior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBellaSenior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, DiscoveryDevelopment Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery AtHome. With three decades of experience, the award-winning management team hasbeen developing, building, marketing, and managing diverse senior-livingcommunities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative“Experiential Living” philosophy across a growing portfolio in excess of 350communities and over 35,000 homes in nearly 40 states, and 19,000 dedicatedemployees, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for performance,innovation and lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 2 largestU.S. senior living operators.

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 Senior Living.

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 Responsibilites:

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
• Applicant should be located in either Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan.
• Five (5) year management experience in a food service environment
• Five (5) years culinary experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities
• Must have successfully completed food safety training
• Ability to travel frequently.

Benefits: 

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery 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.

EOE D/V