Vice President of Culinary Services at Monarch Communities

Reports to: The Vice President of Culinary Services will report to the PresidentPosition Overview: We are seeking a motivated VP of Culinary Services to join our growing team. This position will cover Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware and will require travel.  Responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of Assisted Living dining strategies focusing on compliance with company policies and procedures as well as State regulations.  Works closely with Operations to collaborate efforts and initiatives.Salary Range:  $150K 175K YearlyJob Description: Develop implement and maintain food service compliance with assisted living and memory care to ensure health and safety requirements are met.Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of food service strategies in assigned portfolio.Perform audits to ensure thorough dining sanitation assessments.  Assist with action plans and plans of correction.Schedule site visits to provide supervision mentorship and food service expertise. Communicate and monitor the overall operation and outcomes of the dining department.Assist with implementing best practices.Implement orientation training programs and in-services for all dining teams in accordance with state regulations and company policies.Collaborate with Dietician to ensure compliance with State regulations.Train coach and counsel dining staff.Participate in prospect/admission process and discharges relating to dining as needed.Develop and maintain department budgetary guidelines for staffing and supplies.Ensure fiscal responsibility for the Culinary Department including but not limited to the daily PRD.Attend Food Service conferences as needed.Work with third party vendors/partners to improve outcomes/relationshipsParticipate in recruitment efforts including but not limited to interviews and selection process.Orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Food Service.Ensure satisfaction of food via food committee meetings and food satisfaction surveys.Work with Executive Director and community to ensure appropriate coverage during vacancies. Participate in corporate meetings/calls (Dining nursing sales operations) as needed.Encourage elevated dining programs for residents including but not limited to Chef/cooking demonstrations.Attend Home Office and off-site meetings as needed.Qualifications :  Graduate of a Culinary School preferred or ten years related Food Service Director experience in a Senior Living Assisted Living Long-Term Care or Skilled Care.Proficiency in computer skills Microsoft Office (Windows Outlook Excel) with the ability to learn new applicationsAdditional Information : Benefits Offered (Full Time):Health Insurance: Medical/Rx Dental and VisionAncillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D Short Term Disability and Long-Term disabilityBasic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceFSA (Commuter/Parking)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) Retirement with Company MatchPaid Time Off (PTO) and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementOther Compensation Programs:Employee Referral BonusResident Referral Bonus Equal Opportunity Statement:Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We comply with all applicable federal state and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics Experience: years Vacancy: 1