Culinary Director

Residents First  is how we decide what happens in our kitchens and dining rooms, not a slogan on a wall. As our Culinary Director, you will:

Protect dignity at every table. Mealtime should feel unhurried, respectful and social, whether a resident is in assisted living or memory care.

Honor choice and independence. Menus, portions and dining routines are shaped around what residents want and can do for themselves.

Know each resident as an individual. Food preferences, dietary needs, and a resident's own history and habits guide how we serve them.

Make memory care dining supportive. Residents with cognitive impairment get a calm, dignified experience built around their abilities.

Listen and follow through. When a resident or family member shares a concern about dining, you respond promptly and professionally until it is resolved.

Lead your team the same way. You will coach Cooks and other Team Members to put residents first in every interaction, and hold the standard for privacy, dignity, choice, independence and individuality.

RequiredA genuine desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence and individuality.

At least two years of dietary or culinary management experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare or hospitality.

Serv Safe Food Protection Manager certification (or equivalent), or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Strong leadership, supervision and team-building skills, with the ability to train, coach and hold staff accountable.

Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations and state health department requirements for senior living dietary services.

Strong budgeting, cost-control and vendor-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

A professional, service-oriented attitude and strong verbal and written communication with residents, families, guests and colleagues.

High school diploma or GED, and 18 years of age or older.

Background check and reliable transportation.

Well-groomed, and willing to follow dress and food-service hygiene requirements.

Preferred Culinary or dietary management coursework.