Vice President of Culinary Services

Reports to: The Vice President of Culinary Services will report to the PresidentPosition Overview: We are seeking a motivated VP of Culinary Services to join our growing team. This position will cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware and will require travel.  Responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of Assisted Living dining strategies focusing on compliance with company policies and procedures as well as State regulations.  Works closely with Operations to collaborate efforts and initiatives.Salary Range:  $150K – 175K YearlyJob Description: Develop, implement, and maintain food service compliance with assisted living and memory care, to ensure health and safety requirements are met.Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of food service strategies in assigned portfolio.Perform audits to ensure thorough dining sanitation assessments.  Assist with action plans and plans of correction.Schedule site visits to provide supervision, mentorship, and food service expertise. Communicate and monitor the overall operation and outcomes of the dining department.Assist with implementing best practices.Implement orientation training programs and in-services for all dining teams in accordance with state regulations and company policies.Collaborate with Dietician to ensure compliance with State regulations.Train, coach and counsel dining staff.Participate in prospect/admission process and discharges relating to dining, as needed.Develop and maintain department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies.Ensure fiscal responsibility for the Culinary Department, including but not limited to the daily PRD.Attend Food Service conferences as needed.Work with third party vendors/partners to improve outcomes/relationshipsParticipate in recruitment efforts, including but not limited to interviews, and selection process.Orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Food Service.Ensure satisfaction of food via food committee meetings and food satisfaction surveys.Work with Executive Director and community to ensure appropriate coverage during vacancies. Participate in corporate meetings/calls (Dining, nursing, sales, operations) as needed.Encourage elevated dining programs for residents, including, but not limited to Chef/cooking demonstrations.Attend Home Office and off-site meetings, as needed.