Kitchen Manager ROCHESTER, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1570+EAST+AVE+ROCHESTER+NY+USA+14610) Apply Description Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day. Kitchen Manager/Valley Manor Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00. Hourly (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position.) JOB SUMMARY: The Kitchen Manager at Valley Manor is responsible for the management of kitchen related aspects of the dining services program at Valley Manor. This position is responsible menu planning that exceeds resident expectations, meets established financial goals and is compliant with all regulatory requirements. This position supervises the food production team. This position may/will be required to provide direct care or have access to resident property or belongings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS + Create and sustain a food service program at Valley Manor that exceeds the residents’ expectations and meets Episcopal SeniorLife Communities financial, quality, and compliance standards. Specific tasks related to this job function include: + Menu development + Recipe development + Food production + Sanitation + Compliance + Assist the Restaurant General Manager with financial management + Inventory management including all food purchasing. + Assist the Restaurant General Manager in staffing (hiring, disciplinary action, scheduling) + Equipment management + Provide support to the Restaurant General Manager to create and maintain a program that meets the organizational goals of Valley Manor. + Under the direction of the Restaurant General Manager, this position is responsible for the food production and management of all production and utility staff. + Provide oversight and direction to all kitchen employees to run all aspects of food service production and management of the back of the house. + Work with the leadership team at Valley Manor to ensure the goals of the food service program are aligned with the goals of the community. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: + Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of food service operations. + Demonstrated knowledge of NYSDOH regulations applicable to food operations and sanitation. + Demonstrated leadership, organization and communication skills. + Must possess the ability to interact effectively with vendors and service contractors including demonstrating good negotiating skills. + Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public. + Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher. EXPERIENCE: + Minimum of eight years of cooking experience in institutional, hotel or upscale dining required with a minimum of three years’ management experience in an upscale dining environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires prolonged standing and routine walking in and around the kitchen and dining area. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds and routinely lift 25 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors, in a kitchen environment with various tools and utensils. Employee will be exposed to temperature fluctuations and will be required to work with sharp objects.