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Culinary Director

Job Description

Position Purpose: Through the development of a strong personal relationship, provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort, safety, a sense of well-being and above all, dignity in life while providing excellent dining services that exceed customer expectations.

Expectations and Responsibilities: You are a part of a highly-respected team of skilled and caring people who are committed to making quality service a way of life. Your daily efforts and dedication will help us remain a premier provider of long-term care services.

Everything you do in your role as Culinary Supervisor should reflect the mission, vision and values of Vetter Senior Living.

Mission - Dignity in Life

Vision

Quality Life: We will create a living environment that radiates love, peace, spiritual contentment, dignity and safety, while encouraging personal independence.

Quality Care: We will dedicate ourselves to provide personalized care and services that achieve extraordinary results and exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Excellent Teams: We will select and develop team members who radiate warmth, compassion and respect while skillfully performing their duties.

Outstanding Facilities: We will develop buildings and grounds that enhance quality life and are recognized as attractive landmarks in their community.

Quality Reputation: We will be known for promoting relationships of trust, confidence and loyalty through the quality of our services, the honesty of our people and involvement in our community.

Stewardship: We will be responsible stewards of our resources to serve people, ensure the long-term financial stability of the company, reinvest in our team members and facilities, and pursue growth opportunities.

VSL VALUES

Serving: We succeed by focusing our attention and energies on anticipating and exceeding people’s expectations. Our actions are driven by a “Yes, I Can” attitude and the commitment that we are “Family Serving Family.”

Integrity: Our relationships, services and decisions will speak for our desire to always act with honesty, fairness, and compassion. People learn from interacting with us that they can trust us to be who we say we are and do what we say we’ll do. We strive to act in a way that will make God smile at our efforts.

Team Work: Our relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. We recognize the value and worth of each person we are privileged to encounter, work with, and serve. We seek to understand what is important to others and let people know they are appreciated for who they are and what they do.

Excellence: We continually pursue opportunities to improve ourselves and the services we provide. We learn from our experiences, build on our successes, and make changes when changes are beneficial. We develop people’s strengths and remain committed to becoming World Class.

Personal Qualifications: Culinary Supervisors have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Culinary Supervisors find fulfillment in building personal relationships and caring for personal needs. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people’s lives.

Professional Qualifications: Culinary Supervisors are qualified as a food service supervisor and must be or become a Certified Dietary Manager within one year of hire. Culinary Supervisors have a working knowledge of dietary procedures, related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations. Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers and visitors in an understandable manner. Culinary Supervisors are continually learning and growing by participating in educational sessions, in-service training and demonstrations. Some training may require out-of-town travel.

Physical Requirements: Culinary Supervisors understand the physical nature of their jobs and realize they need to:

* lift, push, pull and move linens, carts and supplies throughout the day.

* lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds several times each work day.

* lift twenty-five (25) pounds consistently.

* be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.

* be able to push and pull a cart requiring twenty-five (25) pounds of force.

* bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day.

* remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.

* able to drive the facility vehicle as needed.

Key Result Areas:

· Consistently uses the Vetter Senior Living Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions.

· Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff.

· Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service.

· Provide quality culinary services, including food service, programs and activities that meet the needs of residents and guests.

· Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.

· Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents.

· Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities.

· Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.

· Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff.

· Guide and direct the work of other team members to ensure quality life and quality care are being provided.

· Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team.

· Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.

· Serve on the facility’s Quality Council and responsible for implementing total quality principles in the facility.