Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Culinary Specialist to develop and provide training programs to assist in the implementation of Dietary standards in the areas of resident satisfaction, equipment maintenance, small ware needs, budgeting, inventory of food, sanitation, meal production, menu planning labor models, and start-up of new communities. This includes monitoring and auditing dietary practices associated with food purchasing and delivery, to assure consistent quality food service in each of our Primrose communities.
Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission – to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.
By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.
Are you one of the ‘right people’? If so, APPLY TODAY!
What we offer:
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid Life Insurance
At Primrose, vaccines are a choice
And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!
What we’re looking for:
Basic training in HACCP, diet modifications and culinary arts.
Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management. Maintains a current ServSafe Certificate.
Prefer 5 or more years of food service leadership and five or more years of teaching and supervisory experience.
Experience with food preparation methods and adaptation of therapeutic diet menus
Previous teaching and supervisory experience in dietary departments.
Has in depth knowledge and expertise of best practice food service systems in independent living, assisted living, and memory care retirement environments.
Has experience in handling and safely operating kitchen equipment: commercial steamer, convection oven, standard gas or electric range and grill, meat slicer, mixer/grinder, commercial dishwasher, cooking utensils, etc.
