
Senior /Executive, Culinary Services
19 hours ago
Senior /Executive, Culinary Services
About the role
· The Culinary Executive is responsible for planning, managing and executing all aspects of food preparation and service in the nursing home. This role ensures that meals are nutritious, safe and appealing to residents while maintaining compliance with hygiene and dietary standards. The Culinary Executive also leads kitchen staff, oversees menu panning and manages operational efficiency in line with organizational policies.
· Additionally, the role provides on-the-ground support to the culinary team during manpower shortages and covers procurement-related administrative duties in the absence of the Admin Executive.
Job Responsibilities
Menu Planning & Development
· Lead the menu planning process, working closely with Sous Chefs, Dietitians and Speech Therapist to design monthly menus that meet residents' dietary needs, nutritional requirements and preferences
· Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare staff to accommodate special diets (e.g. diabetic, low-sodium, texture-modified diets)
· Innovate new recipes while maintaining cost-efficiency and quality standards
Food Preparation & Quality Control
· Supervise and participate in food preparation to ensure consistency, taste and presentation
· Ensure meals are prepared according to food safety, hygiene and nutritional guidelines
· Monitor portion control and food wastage to optimize operational efficiency
Staff Management & Support
· Lead, train and mentor culinary staff to ensure professional standards and adherence to best practices
· Provide on-the-ground support during manpower shortages or operational challenges
· Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food preparation, hygiene and safety compliance
Procurement & Administrative Support
· Cover administrative responsibilities, including procurement, in the absence of the Admin Executive
· Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and ingredients; place orders as needed
· Ensure accurate record-keeping of inventory, procurement and expenditures
Operations & Compliance
· Ensure compliance with local food safety regulations, PDPA and healthcare standards (e.g. HCSA)
· Maintain records of food production, inventory and incidents as required for audits and reporting
Resident Engagement & Service Excellence
· Respond to resident feedback and adjust menus or processes accordingly
· Support meal service quality and presentation in the dining area
· Promote a positive dining experience while addressing special requests or concerns
Budget & Cost Management
· Monitor kitchen expenses, control food costs and recommend cost-savings initiatives
· Collaborate with management to ensure operational efficiency within budget constraints
Other Duties
· Support kitchen operations during audits, inspections or festive events if needed
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the SANH Cluster Lead of Culinary Services and/or Cluster CEO
Working Conditions
· Willingness to work 6 days per week, 8 hours per day, including early mornings, weekends or public holidays if needed
· Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam and cooking equipment ,PPE and hygiene protocols to be followed when accessing kitchen and resident care areas
Requirements
· Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Hospitality or related field
· years of experience in culinary operations, preferably in healthcare, hospitality or institutional settings
· Leadership and team management
· Menu planning and nutritional expertise
· Food safety and hygiene compliance
· Budgeting, cost control and operational efficiency (Senior Executive)
· Creativity and innovation in meal preparation
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Flexibility to provide on-the-ground operational support and cover administrative duties
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Good command of English and Chinese (verbal and written)
· Proactive and able to make decisions under pressure
· Detail-oriented and organized
· Collaborative and able to mentor or train junior staff
· Adaptable to changes in workload or operational requirements
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