Great Opportunity for an Executrive Chef/Dining Services Director

　　to lead our Kitchen & Dining Staff!!

　　Opportunity to showcase your extraoridnary culinary skills to our residents and visitors.

　　Allegro , Voted Great Place to Work! At Allegro Senior Living we are committed to being a premier senior living operator, placing people at the center of everything we do. Our pledge to offer the highest quality of service begins with our commitment to finding qualified team members who share our passion for providing an inspiring level of care and service. We cultivate a supportive and flexible working environment that motivates and empowers our team members to meet and exceed our residents expectations. The only thing missing is YOU!

　　The primary responsibility of the Executive Chef/Dining Services Director is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals, and manage the operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation. The main objective is to ensure that dining is the highlight of the residents day.

　　Areas of Responsibility

　　Schedule, supervise, and train DS staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities.

　　Oversee and monitor that the DS staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock. Review the time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission. Submit new hire paperwork as required.

　　Ensure that DS equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.

　　Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.

　　Must be flexible to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications

　　Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.

　　Minimum of four (4) years hands-on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.

　　Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.

　　Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.

　　The Community is a drug free workplace.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Technical school degree preferred.

　　Food Manager certification is preferred.