Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $59,200.00 - $121,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule
team environment
Job Description
This premier senior living community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and an outstanding living experience for its residents. Focused on fostering a warm and inviting environment, the community emphasizes hospitality-driven services, particularly in dining, to enhance the quality of life for seniors. With its modern facilities and a well-equipped kitchen, the community offers a restaurant-style setting where residents and guests can enjoy delicious, nutritious meals prepared with care and attention to detail. The organization prides itself on its commitment to excellence, integrating resident-centered care with top-notch amenities and services in a supportive atmosphere.
The role of Director of Culinary Services is a key leadership position within this senior living community. This hands-on role involves managing daily kitchen operations and leading a culinary team dedicated to delivering superior food quality and presentation. The Director of Culinary Services will oversee all aspects of the culinary program, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining recipe consistency, and enhancing menus for special events and community programming. This role requires a leader who excels in both culinary execution and team development, driving resident and guest satisfaction through exceptional dining experiences. The Director will work closely with on-site leadership and organizational support teams to align dining goals with the community's priorities, and will also be responsible for budgeting, inventory management, and cost control to maintain efficient kitchen operations. This position demands a flexible schedule, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of high-volume kitchen management within a hospitality-focused environment. By recruiting, training, and coaching kitchen staff, the Director of Culinary Services ensures a safe, clean, and productive kitchen environment that consistently meets the needs and expectations of residents and their families.
The role of Director of Culinary Services is a key leadership position within this senior living community. This hands-on role involves managing daily kitchen operations and leading a culinary team dedicated to delivering superior food quality and presentation. The Director of Culinary Services will oversee all aspects of the culinary program, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining recipe consistency, and enhancing menus for special events and community programming. This role requires a leader who excels in both culinary execution and team development, driving resident and guest satisfaction through exceptional dining experiences. The Director will work closely with on-site leadership and organizational support teams to align dining goals with the community's priorities, and will also be responsible for budgeting, inventory management, and cost control to maintain efficient kitchen operations. This position demands a flexible schedule, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of high-volume kitchen management within a hospitality-focused environment. By recruiting, training, and coaching kitchen staff, the Director of Culinary Services ensures a safe, clean, and productive kitchen environment that consistently meets the needs and expectations of residents and their families.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain promptly
- Culinary degree or certificate program completion
- Strong English communication skills written and verbal
- Flexible schedule based on service needs
- Experience using workplace technology MS Office POS systems
- Minimum 2 years of comparable kitchen management experience and 5+ years of high-volume cooking experience
- Reliable attendance and consistent dependability
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain promptly
- Culinary degree or certificate program completion
- Strong English communication skills written and verbal
- Comfortable with a flexible schedule based on service needs
- Experience using workplace technology MS Office POS systems
- Minimum 2 years of comparable kitchen management experience and 5+ years of high-volume cooking experience
- Reliable attendance and consistent dependability are essential
Job Duties
- Lead daily kitchen operations including staffing scheduling service execution and quality control
- Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance while maintaining strong productivity and standards
- Maintain recipe consistency and elevate menus for special events and community programming
- Drive resident and guest satisfaction through outstanding food preparation communication and service partnership
- Manage ordering inventory and equipment oversight to control costs reduce waste and stay within budget
- Train coach and develop culinary team members reinforce safety food handling and cleanliness expectations
- Partner with on-site leadership and organizational support teams to align dining goals with community priorities
- Recruit hire onboard and performance-manage kitchen staff with a fair and consistent approach
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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