Director Of Culinary Services

Be a leader with a memory care innovator!

Are you ready to make an impact in a remarkable environment? Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Director of Culinary Services who is passionate about making a difference for our Thousand Oaks Community! 

Position Pay:  $75K - $80K annually

Why choose Silverado Thousand Oaks? 

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years
• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
• We offer education assistance programs to support school reimbursements and provide paid training

The non-negotiables:  

• High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required
• Food Safety Certification (SERVSafe or equivalent)
• A.A. degree in culinary arts preferred
• Two years of supervisory experience, including setting performance expectations, coaching, motivating, promoting collaboration, managing change, providing performance feedback, delegating effectively, resolving conflicts, etc
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance 
• Must demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related diseases
• Five years of food and hospitality management experience (may include Restaurants, Country Clubs, etc.)

What you'll be doing: 

• Responsible for overall operation of the Culinary Department of the Community
• Experience at Independent and Assisted Living Communities preferred

We are looking for someone who:  

• Loves people  
• Has compassion and patience  
• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth 
• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded  
• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English 

 PROTECTING YOU, PROTECTING OTHERS: We believe our residents, patients and associates deserve to thrive in an environment protected from COVID-19. At Silverado, vaccines are offered and required for all associates.  
To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. 

EOE/M/F/D/V  

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