• Established brand new culinary department of an assisted living facility• Developed policies and procedures in the culinary department and at Regional Level as designated by State.• Created and implemented marketing strategy to showcase the Culinary Department of Silver Birch Living• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.• Manage daily food preparation and monitors safety protocols.• Train staff on proper cooking procedures, safety regulations and productivity strategies.• Inspects the daily preparation and storage equipment to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.• Train Multiple Culinary Services Directors at various locations for Silver Birch Living• Catered, directed and implemented on-time services for functions with an outstanding client base exceeding and driving new expectations throughout the region for growing company• Review annual and quarterly budgetary Profit and Loss statements to maintain a profitable environment

• Ensured that health regulations are valid with the scope of the state of Indiana.• Coordinated new ways to service residents that would provide a more pleasant dining experience.• Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.• Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.• Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.• Ensured excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction while preparing meals according to customer requests.