Culinary Specialist

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater Living is a premier luxury senior living company based in Newport Beach, CA and is looking for a Traveling Culinary Specialist to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

***This position is a full time traveling Culinary Specialist role filling in at various Clearwater communities*

Pay Range: 100-110k depending on experience

The Culinary specialist is responsible for stepping in and acting as the Culinary Director and/or Executive Chef in communities with an open Culinary Director and/or Executive Chef positions. They will oversee and manage all aspects of an efficient, professionally run culinary operation. The role provides the vision and oversight of all food preparation and service for the entire community with emphasis on the dining room, catering, room service, private parties and recreational functions. To satisfy every aspect concerning the taste, dietary habits and restrictions of the residents. To supervise the production, presentation and cost of food, and create a balanced rotating menu. In some cases, there may be extensive work to bring culinary programs up to Clearwater Standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze operational challenges such as service flow or waste and provide suggestions to alleviate these challenges
• Maintain accurate inventories and inspect all food storage locations for cleanliness, upkeep and supply control
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform or clothing and name tag when working
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100%
• Bachelor’s degree or related education in Culinary Arts or Hospitality is preferable or a combination of formal training from a related culinary or technical school and experience overseeing restaurant and dining operations
• Minimum eight to ten years of experience in food service
• Minimum five to seven years of supervisory experience to include hiring, training, and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• Serve Safe certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Ability, licensure and willingness to drive the community vehicle as needed
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB