Culinary Director

Jobtome; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay Program

Daily Complimentary Meals

Paid holidays

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance and EAP program

Job summary

Westmont Living’s Oaks at Nipomo is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations for a senior living community offering independent and memory care options. You will manage a culinary team, oversee food production, and ensure superior resident dining experiences.

The role focuses on maintaining high sanitation standards, controlling costs, and delivering meals that meet regulatory requirements while coordinating with residents, families, and staff in a compassionate

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in senior living or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, and vendor invoices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the culinary team to ensure high-quality meals.
• Oversee food production, portioning, and menu execution.
• Control inventory, ordering, and invoice processing.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in all kitchen areas.
• Ensure compliance with state/local regulations and company policies.
• Monitor department budget and census-related adjustments.

Skills

Team leadership

Food production

Inventory management

Budget monitoring

Sanitation standards

Customer service

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Westmont Living, we provide a full spectrum of options in health care and housing, from independent and assisted retirement living to memory care. The comfort and care of our residents is our highest priority.

We are looking for compassionate and committed Culinary Director/Executive Chef.

The Oaks at Nipomo is an Assisted Living and Memory Care senior living community that offers our employees and residents friendliness, a homelike setting, and an inspiring environment.

WHY JOIN OUR GREAT TEAM?

• Competitive Pay
• Daily Pay Program
• Daily Complimentary Meals
• Paid holidays
• Only 30 days wait for Full Benefits
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Life Insurance and EAP program

What we need from you:

• The Culinary Director is responsible for all core aspects of the culinary department, including but not limited to, managing team members, food production, inventory and invoice control, safe food handling, sanitation and customer service.
• High level of customer service to residents, team members and families
• Operate the kitchen to meet company policies and state and local regulations
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly following cleaning schedule, including shelves and cooking surfaces.
• Manage and monitor department budget, adjusting for census.
• Must have criminal record clearance prior to initial presence in the community
• Must pass all health screen such as Physical, TB, Drug test
• Must have current basic first aid or obtain within first 30 days of hire.

Westmont Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer;
however, all candidatesmust complete a post offer employment physical, TB test, drug testing, fingerprinting/criminal background check, and reference checking to meet licensing regulations within our industry.