Senior Living Culinary Director: Dining & Nutrition

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; St Helens; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

EAP Canopy

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead dining operations for an assisted living and memory care community. You will manage kitchen staff, plan nutritious menus, control budgets, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while tailoring meals for residents with special diets.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory control, vendor management, staff hiring/training, and coordinating special dining events to enhance community life.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in foodservice operations management, preferably in senior living or hospitality.
• Degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or business management preferred.
• CDM certification preferred; CPR/BLS active is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop rotating menus balancing resident preferences with nutrition.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee daily culinary operations, staffing, and training.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and sanitation codes.
• Lead resident-focused dining experiences and special events.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff training

Vendor relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Hospitality management degree

Culinary arts degree

Business management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Diners software

Job description

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead dining operations for an assisted living and memory care community. You will manage kitchen staff, plan nutritious menus, control budgets, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while tailoring meals for residents with special diets.

Responsibilities include menu development, inventory control, vendor management, staff hiring/training, and coordinating special dining events to enhance community life.