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Regional Culinary Services Specialist - Grand Rapids Area (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Join our EPIC team at NexCare WellBridge Senior Living!
This position is responsible for supporting the Company’s culinary services program in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Company’s culinary services departments are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Will travel to several locations in lower Michigan.
We offer you best in class benefits:
- Medical – no deductible or co-pay
- Dental & Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses
- 401k with employer match
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct sanitation rounds and prepare reports on observations, findings, and corrective action plans.
- Conduct dining room and in-room meal service observations and prepare detailed reports on findings, including conducting guest/resident interviews.
- Review departmental procedures such as kitchen rounds, labeling and dating, pre/post meal huddle, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing of dish wares, cleaning schedule, monthly meal counts, menu item usage reports, cooling, refrigerator/freezer and food temperature logs.
- Assist with and lead survey preparedness initiatives, including participating in the facility surveys made by authorized government agencies, as directed.
- Review Emergency/Disaster Plans and provide feedback on any areas for improvement.
- Conduct in-service education on culinary service topics.
- Conduct a review of the Bistro operation, where applicable, including a review of sales, menu, daily specials, and cleanliness.
- Assist with culinary service department budgets, as assigned.
- Attend food committee meetings.
- Review and provide recommendations for building quality improvement programs.
- Assist with the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures governing the culinary service operation.
- Fill in for open positions, including Executive Chef, Dietary Manager, Bistro Manager, and Cook, as required.
- Travel to assigned facilities, as assigned.
What you will need to join our EPIC team:
- Certified Executive Chef, Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Certified Dietary Manager, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of related experience, including managerial / supervisory experience, in the long term care and/or skilled nursing industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide culinary services appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents.
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing care facilities.
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This is a full time position
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