SOUS CHEF / CULINARY SERVICES DIRECTOR

DO YOU WANT A JOB YOU CAN LOVE?

JOIN OUR TEAM AT AEGIS OF SHADOWRIDGE, based in OCEANSIDE, CA!

Áegis Living is a leader in the senior living industry and we invite you to join our success! We were founded in 1997 by Chairman and CEO Dwayne Clark; we now have 29 communities in Washington, California, and Nevada. The Áegis vision is to be the standard by which all great companies are measured, with delighted employees, a passionate culture, and sustained profitability. We are continuously recognized as a leader in our field by prestigious organizations.

GENERAL SCOPE:

Provide proactive leadership, overall direction and operational management of our culinary service team for this memory care community. Ensure fulfillment of our commitment to provide residents with excellence in quality and a senior living environment unequaled in the industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to operate a fun and professional department that reflects excellence and "above the line" creative environment.
• Visible, proactive leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction relating to food service.
• Responsible for working with other departments to provide specialty food offerings and services for special events
• Responsible for developing menu cycles compliant with dietary criteria as required by local regulations.
• Prepare food and guaranteeing food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Assist Marketing Director by “showcasing” culinary services in the community to prospective residents, families, and vendors.
• Provide weekly and quarterly communications/reports to General Manager regarding staffing, culinary budget, operational issues, and vendor relations.
• Foster a strong, cohesive team environment that builds confidence and strong morale among staff and high retention

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chef/kitchen manager experience preferred or 2-3 years experience as a culinary manager.
• Knowledge in all areas of menu planning, food preparation, and production
• Experience working on cruise ships, country club and/ or batch cooking a plus.
• Knowledge in all areas of local health department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies Knowledge of management finance
• Knowledge of computers and software applications including Word and Excel.

 Áegis is committed to attracting the very "best" employees. By best we mean caring and compassionate; professional and attentive; responsive to our residents' needs; and universally committed to making a difference in every community we serve. We are proud to offer an excellent salary and benefits, great work environment and an enjoyable work/life balance. Please visit our website at www.aegisliving.com for additional information. For consideration please send your resume to John.Carpentier@aegisliving.com or fax to425-895-7637.  No phone calls, please. We look forward to hearing from you!