Dining Director/Executive Chef

**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.

**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

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing **STAFF and RESIDENTS**!

**Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Dining Director/Executive Chef** to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day food service operations for the community and create a delightful dining experience for all residents and guests. The Dining Director/Executive Chef will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, menu planning, and talent development within their department.

**More about the position responsibilities:**

• Creates and follows written recipes and prepares high-quality delicious, quality, and nutritious menu options.

• Develop menus and special meals for residents.

• Maintains dietary staffing and staff development, including but not limited to:

• * Determines staffing requirements necessary to meet the dietary department’s needs.

• * Interview and hire new dietary employees.

• * Trains new staff in the kitchen.

• * Conducts in-person performance review evaluations.

• * Determines merit increases and promotions, in line with budget and community guidelines.

• * Provides termination recommendations and addresses work-related issues and disciplinary actions under the supervision of the Executive Director.

• Manages all aspects of the kitchen including all personnel and each cooking station.

• Ensures costs are allocated to the appropriate GL Codes, and the kitchen budget is in line with Primrose expectations.

**What we're looking for:**

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred.

• Three to five years of experience from food service operations is required.

• Sanitation Certified (ServSafe) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• High volume production and catering experience is essential.

• Previous experience in menu development.

• Knowledge of budgets, food and labor costs and inventory control.

• Strong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skills.

• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demands.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, at times.

**To learn more about this position, and more great opportunities, please visit us at:[https://primroseretirement.com/primrose-careers-culture/**](https://primroseretirement.com/primrose-careers-culture/)

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