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Position at The Northbridge Companies Home Office Corporate Director of Culinary Operations The Corporate Director of Culinary Operations is responsible for culinary policies, procedures and functions, training and development, menu, and recipe development, compliance with health code regulations, supporting community culinary financial performance, innovating, and implementing new processes and procedures to enhance the overall culinary experience delivered. Essential Job Functions Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the operations of culinary services, companywide. Develop and maintain community compliance with companywide culinary KPI’s, policies, procedures, and standards. Responsible for capital improvements/requirements for community kitchens, specifically as it pertains to equipment, costs, space, layout and logistics, vendor selection. Assist in creating, planning, and implementing weekly seasonal food and beverage menus that meet appropriate margins and profitability for each community. Monitors compliance of orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors. Oversees maintenance of food and supply expenses to budget. Develop action plans, as needed, to ensure each community meets its culinary financial goals. Create and monitor company-wide food safety and sanitation program and cleanliness of culinary work areas ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations. Supports efforts to ensure community culinary teams are adequately staffed, the highest quality standards are met, and exceptional resident experience is consistently delivered. Conducts routine safety inspections of kitchen, dining room, food storage and chemical storage areas, and food receiving area. Communicates "action items" to community Culinary Director, Maintenance Director, and Executive Director. Meets individually with Culinary Directors and conducts regular team meetings to provide training, establish bests practices, team goals, best practices, expectations, deliver organizational updates, etc. Reviews all monthly food service reports .: Board of Health & EOEA. Develops and provides training to community culinary teams to ensure the delivery of an exceptional dining experience to all residents and visitors. Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of community Culinary Directors. Promotes the professional growth and development of culinary leadership and plans for succession. May be required to assume leadership or staff responsibility in any of the communities during an absence or vacancy for a designated period. Support in the acquisition of and/or development of a new community as requested; some travel may be required during this time. See full job description for all responsibilities and job functions. Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or business or equivalent experience. 5+ years of culinary management experience. 10+ years of practical hands-on experience in the culinary field. Current Certified Food Protection Manager certification. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the public. Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials and the public. See full job description for all qualifications and eligibility requirements. Why Join Our Team: We care about our team and offer lots of benefits for your growth and happiness. Competitive Compensation: Get paid well for your skills and hard work. Flexible Scheduling: Have a flexible schedule that fits your life. Time Off: Take breaks with paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Health and Wellness: Stay healthy with good insurance for you and your family. Financial Security: Plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match. Invested in You: ongoing training and growth opportunities. APPLY NOW Criminal Background Screening is required.*All candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before commencing work or commit to obtaining full vaccination within 30 days of commencing work, unless they receive an approved exemption or sign a declination.Live Well, Love Life #IND2