Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
Location
Waukesha, WI | United States
Job description
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care . With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Culinary at a beautiful senior living community in Waukesha, WI.
We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams. Certified Dietary Management certification is preferred.
WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
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Summary/Objective:
The Director of Culinary is responsible for leading the innovative development of all culinary, wellness, and retail systems, recipes, and menus, and related product development and promotions within the existing brand. He/she will ensure compliance with culinary standards in all facility dining operations across business lines including corporate and hospital dining.
The Direcxtor provides overall planning for, direction to, and control of menus and recipes to achieve operating and financial goals, and enhanced food quality and presentation. Responsibilities will include retail service,
Will actively participate in new business surveys, proforma development, and presentations. He/she will assist in the processing of research data, cost analysis, development of recipes and menus, (including sourcing materials), and development and execution of all culinary training programs and materials.
The Director of Culinary will act as the expert for all culinary services and make recommendations for our culinary strategy. Additionally, he/she will monitor, research, and report on all competitors' activities, and be responsible for providing leadership in the strategic planning, development, and execution of food marketing plans, culinary support, and consumer food insights to assigned brands and/or corporate clients and incorporating experience from previous assignments to lead and inspire all aspects of culinary talent.
Through regular contact, active listening, and timely addressing of any issues, concerns, or problems, he/she will establish and maintain effective communication with the Registered Dietitians and the Supply Chain department.
This person will be charged with developing excellent working relationships with clients and providing effective training, leadership, and management with all facility staff as he/she understands that the achievement of goals and high standards must be a joint effort in our complex and demanding business environment.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Casual dining restaurant
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Kitchen Management experience: 3 years (Preferred)
CDM Preferred
Senior living experience preferred
Work Location: One location
Salary $60,000-$65,000 year
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