Culinary Coordinator — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Jaybird-Senior-Living; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Dubuque, Iowa seeks a Culinary Coordinator to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure high‑quality, safe dining for residents. You’ll develop schedules, conduct trainings, manage inventory and costs, uphold sanitation and food safety, and coordinate with the dining team to deliver enjoyable meals for every resident.

This role offers competitive pay, medical benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within our

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Food service certificate per state requirements.
• Knowledge of culinary service management.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and supervise cooks and culinary assistants; participate in hiring, training and discipline.
• Conduct in-service trainings and performance reviews (30-day, 90-day, semi-annual).
• Plan menus to minimize waste, prepare food, serve meals, maintain quality presentation.
• Cook up to 4 days per week and develop changes to the full-service “Anytime” menu.
• Maintain food storage, rotation, inventory of kitchen equipment, food, and supplies; perform annual inventories.
• Order food and supplies within budget; perform cost analysis.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices and safety standards; HIPAA compliance referenced in policies.
• Enforce dress code, PPE usage and food safety standards.
• Assist with emergency response and resident calls for urgent assistance.
• Fill in for Cooks or Culinary Assistants as needed and support safety teams and committees.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow Policies & Procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety & sanitation

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Approved Food Service Certificate

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living in Dubuque, Iowa seeks a Culinary Coordinator to lead the kitchen team, plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure high‑quality, safe dining for residents. You’ll develop schedules, conduct trainings, manage inventory and costs, uphold sanitation and food safety, and coordinate with the dining team to deliver enjoyable meals for every resident.

This role offers competitive pay, medical benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within our