Assistant Culinary Manager

LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is looking for a talented Assistant Culinary Manager to join our Growing Team!

Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.

• Assist the Culinary Manager in all operations within the Culinary Department including, but not limited to; hiring, disciplinary actions, scheduling, cost controls, item specifications, menu development, sanitation standards, and record keeping.
• Develops friendly and courteous relationships with residents and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all residents’ personal information.
• Prepares food and drink items using standard formulas or following directions.
• Explains and guides residents in regards cost and contents of their selections and provides alternative selections available.
• Puts away, replenishes, and rotates stock to ensure older items are used first.
• Ensures health guidelines and company sanitation policies are followed by employees and guests in all dining areas.
• Controls conduct of employees and residents in a friendly manner to prevent loss, theft, spills and cross contamination.
• Maintains control of product flow and employees.
• Performs cleaning duties while keeping both front and back café areas clean and free of debris throughout the work day.
• Must perform as a Universal Worker being cross-trained in housekeeping and personal care functions.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Education and experience equivalent to: Must have a High School Diploma or GED and 2 plus years Cooking experience.

*BENEFITS:

• LECOM’s Full Time employeesenjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package.
• Includes Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $35/ month! Full Family Health Insurance is only $230/month!  Home Host Health Benefits are also enjoyed by our employees using LECOM Physicians with Co-pays and Deductibles waived.
• Dental Insurance is offered at only $8 per month for employee only, and $23.20 per month for full family coverage.  Co-Pays and deductibles will also be waived for covered individuals at the LECOM Dental School.
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost.
• The Health System also offers a 403(b) Retirement Plan to all employees working in excess of 1,000 hours in a year, with the Employer Match of 133 1/3% of your contribution after completing one year of service!