Culinary Services Director - Avamere St. Helens

Culinary Services Director

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere at St. Helens - 2400 Gable Road, St. Helens, OR 97051

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Job Summary

The Culinary Services Director in an assisted living and memory care community oversees all dining operations. They manage kitchen staff, plan nutritional menus, control budgets, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. They also tailor meals for residents with specific dietary needs, including those experiencing cognitive decline. 

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Develop rotating menus that balance resident preferences with nutritional requirements. Adapt recipes for modified diets (e.g., pureed, low-sodium) and address individual food allergies or swallowing difficulties common in memory care.  recipes for modified diets.
• Manage food, supply, and labor budgets. Oversee inventory control, vendor relationships, and daily production workflows.
• Oversee the management of daily operations of the culinary departments, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff. 
• Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local sanitation and health codes. Ensure proper food temperatures, safe storage