Culinary Coordinator: Lead Kitchen Team & Resident Dining

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus options

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off and flexible hours

Employee assistance program and on‑d d

Career growth in a fast-growingCompany

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents. You will oversee the Culinary Department, from menu planning and food preparation to staff training and administrative operations, ensuring quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

You will manage schedules, supervise staff, conduct trainings, and maintain budgets, with a focus on elderly care and dining excellence in Colorado.

Qualifications

• They require strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Experience cooking for large groups and developing diverse menus.
• Supervisory and problem-solving abilities with decision-making and goal-setting skills.
• Positive, professional demeanor with a commitment to serving the elderly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing staff in a culinary or hospitality setting.
• Preferred: Culinary Arts degree and two years of related culinary or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and supervise Cooks and Culinary Assistants; participate in hiring, training, and discipline of staff.
• Conduct in-service trainings and performance reviews (30-day, 90-day, and semi-annual).
• Plan menus to minimize waste, prepare food, serve meals, and 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 as needed, keeping within budget guidelines and performing cost analysis.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices, safety procedures, and compliance with all regulatory standards, including HIPAA.
• Enforce company dress code, PPE usage, and food safety standards.
• Assist with emergency response, including fire alarms and resident calls for urgent assistance.
• Fill in for Cooks or Culinary Assistants as needed and support the safety team and community committees.
• Report unsafe conditions and follow all Policies & Procedures and Community regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Certificate

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Jaybird Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents. You will oversee the Culinary Department, from menu planning and food preparation to staff training and administrative operations, ensuring quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

You will manage schedules, supervise staff, conduct trainings, and maintain budgets, with a focus on elderly care and dining excellence in Colorado.