Join our Team at Legacy of Deforest, a Park Vista Senior Housing Management community!

At Park Vista, we believe it is an honor and privilege to care for those who once cared for us.  Our mission is to help our residents live out their best years, so families can return to the important role of a loved one and leave the role of caretaker to our qualified and compassionate team members.

We are looking for a Culinary Coordinator to join our amazing team and help us focus on our four core values: Dignity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Transparency.  Come join us at Park Vista, where we 'Make It Matter' for our residents, families and team members.  

JOB TITLE: Culinary Coordinator

WORKER CATEGORY: Full Time

CULINARY COORDINATOR SALARY: $45,000 annual salary

CULINARY COORDINATOR BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k after one year of employment

CULINARY COORDINATOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with the training of incoming Cooks, Prep Cook/Server and Dietary Aides to ensure proper sanitation practices and procedures in the food service dept, including dishwashing
• Coordinate and supervise shift operations, including temperatures checks, cleaning logs and garbage control
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with call-offs and covering open shifts
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with recipe and menu creation, adjusting as needed per inventory concerns
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with planning and executing food/snack/beverage for any marketing, activity and catering events
• Fill in for the Director of Culinary Services when they are unavailable
• Field questions or concerns from residents / family members and work with Director of Culinary Services to resolve; receive complaints and bring forth possible solutions
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with maintaining proper inventory of kitchen equipment, food and supplies
• Supervise and prepare quality meals following recipes and menus provided
• Supervise and ensure the presentation of food in an appetizing manner by plating neatly prior to serving
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with receival of food order and ensure all delivered items are put away and stored
• Wash dishes and use dishwasher safely, as needed
• Follow safe serving and handling guidelines at all times
• Responsible for taking temps and ensuring proper documentation (hot food/cold food/dishwasher/fridge/freezer/water temps/dry storage)
• Maintain proper food storage and rotation in compliance with all state/local regulations, including labeling
• Maintain all culinary spaces, supplies and food in an orderly and sanitary manner to meet all state/local regulation + food safety code
• Comply with regulations regarding hair covering and hand protection during food preparation and serving
• Keep all kitchen/server areas clean, tidy, and clutter-free; ensure trash removal, wipe down surfaces regularly
• Be aware of linen service program (if applicable at Community) – ensure proper separation of linens and oversee management of inventory
• Be familiar with job descriptions and duties of Cook, Prep Cook/Server, and Dietary Aide and perform those tasks as needed

*A Complete Culinary Coordinator Job Description Provided Upon Hire*