Culinary Director

Jobtome; Maple Valley (WA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Résumé du poste

Artegan is seeking a Culinary Director to lead all kitchen operations across retirement, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. You will plan menus, guide therapeutic diets, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing food quality and cost control.

You will manage budgets, oversee purchasing, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or high-volume institutional settings
• Strong cooking skills across a variety of cuisines with ability to adapt recipes to therapeutic diets
• Proven team leadership and staff development experience
• SERV Safe certification (or ability to obtain); current Food Handler’s Permit required
• Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and budget administration
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple meal periods and priorities simultaneously
• Warm, respectful approach to working with older adults, families, and an interdisciplinary care team

Responsabilités

• Lead all culinary operations: plan, prepare, and oversee service of nutritious, appealing meals.
• Develop menus residents love, reflecting preferences and dietary guidelines.
• Build and lead a great team: hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen and dining staff.
• Own food safety and compliance: maintain a clean, safe kitchen meeting all regulations.
• Manage the budget: control food and labor costs, oversee purchasing and inventory.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety/compliance

Food cost control

Description du poste

Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead a kitchen that nourishes both body and spirit — great food is one of life’s greatest joys, and you’ll make it happen every day.

At Fountain Court, dining is at the heart of daily life. As Culinary Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of food service — from menu planning and food preparation to team leadership, budget management, and regulatory compliance. You’ll bring culinary skill, genuine hospitality, and operational excellence to a kitchen that serves residents who deserve nothing less than exceptional.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all culinary operations. Plan, prepare, and oversee the service of nutritious, appealing meals for residents, staff, and guests — including special events and holiday dining.

• Develop menus residents love. Create seasonal menus that reflect resident preferences, therapeutic diet requirements, and state nutritional guidelines. Conduct monthly resident food preference meetings to keep the menu evolving and ensure satisfaction.

• Build and lead a great team. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise all culinary and dining room staff. Set clear expectations, conduct performance appraisals, and foster a positive, professional kitchen culture.

• Own food safety and compliance. Maintain a clean, safe kitchen that meets all state and federal food service regulations. Conduct routine sanitation checks and ensure the team follows all health codes.

• Manage the budget. Control food and labor costs within the departmental budget. Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory to maximize quality while minimizing waste.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or high-volume institutional setting

• Strong cooking skills across a variety of cuisines, with the ability to adapt recipes to therapeutic diets

• Proven team leadership and staff development experience

• SERV Safe certification (or ability to obtain);
  current Food Handler’s Permit required

• Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and budget administration

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple meal periods and priorities simultaneously

• Warm, respectful approach to working with older adults, families, and an interdisciplinary care team

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Minimum Life Insurance & Accidental Death Policy

  • Optional additional Life and Accidental Death coverage

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness, hospital, and accident insurance

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Wage negotiable based on proven experience.

Artegan operates retirement, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities built on a philosophy of human dignity and purpose. Our Culinary Directors are essential partners in that mission — because sharing a great meal is one of life’s most universal joys, and we work hard to make every one count.