Assistant Director Culinary Services

@ Atria Senior Living

Overview

Atria Senior Living creates communities where employees thrive and residents are well cared for. This role is part of our culinary team focused on kitchen and dining room operations during the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct kitchen and dining operations.
• Assist in meal planning, preparation, and execution.
• Support staff development, training, and evaluations.
• Manage budgets for food, supplies, and labor.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate special events, banquets and theme meals.
• Maintain equipment and adequate supplies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Culinary degree preferred).
• Minimum five years of cooking experience in hospitality.
• Food handlers permit as required.
• Previous management and team leadership experience.
• Strong organization, time management and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Anniversary rewards and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement (U.S based communities).

Key skills/competency

• Culinary
• Kitchen Operations
• Management
• Food Safety
• Budgeting
• Event Planning
• Teamwork
• Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Staff Training