Director of Culinary Experience (Project Management)

General Responsibilities
Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the dining services department in
accordance with applicable federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations are followed
to assure the highest degree customer service and quality dining service experience is provided to
the residents

Essential Duties
? Direct the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the
dining services department, its programs and activities.
? Coordinate dining services and activities with other related facility departments.
? Assist in developing and maintaining written dining policies and procedures.
? Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluation
for each level of dining services personnel.
? Interprets the departments policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors,
governmental agencies, etc. as required.
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? Assists the dining staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures,
equipment, supplies, etc.
? Assumes responsibility of obtaining and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for
hazardous chemical used or stored in the dining services department.
? Performs administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations,
and studies to assure control of equipment and supplies.
? Makes recommendations to Executive Director at least annually for revisions and
recommendations to policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
? Develops and maintains a file of tested standard recipes.
? Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situation and recommends adjustments in dining
services to assure continued ability to provide quality daily dining services.
? Makes written and oral reports to Executive Director concerning the operation of the
department.
? Submits accident/incident reports within 24 hours after occurrence.
? Makes recommendations for new residents seating.
? Inspects food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.
? Reviews and assists in developing plan of correction for dining service deficiencies noted
during survey inspections.
? Assures compliance with county, state and federal regulations affecting department to
assure compliance.
? Processes diet changes and new diets as received from wellness department.
? Reviews complaints and grievances from personnel and follows facilitys established
policies.
? Assist in developing and implementing ongoing quality assurance programs for department.
? Participates in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
? Interviews resident or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history and maintains
record of food likes and dislikes.
? Ensures charted dining progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services
provided and of the resident response to the service.
? Maintains adequate liaison with families and residents, visits periodically to evaluate
quality of meals served. Involves the family in planning objectives and goals for the
resident.
? Maintains a presence in the dining area during meal service and routinely visits residents at
their table.
? Ensures menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and
procedures. Maintains a reference library of written material, laws, and diet manuals as
necessary for complying with current standards and regulations that provide assistance in
maintaining quality food service.
? Assists in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physician. Reviews
therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance.
? Ensures residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime.
? Conducts monthly menu meetings with residents.
? Prepares and cooks food using menus in the food service program and assist with pre-meal
preparation.
? Holds training in-services as scheduled or as required.
? Performs other duties as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Why work for Brandywine?

Pleasant Teamwork EnvironmentHands-On Immersive Training and Learning ExperiencesResort-style CommunitySupportive Corporate TeamMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Referral Bonus ProgramFree Meal DailyCompetitive WagesMany Opportunities for Growth and Development
Being an Brandywine team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. It is an opportunity to serve and work with vision, meaning, and purpose. At Brandywine you can both grow as a person and in your career. Working for Brandywine is an opportunity to expand your career as we are invested in our team members development. Great opportunities await!