Culinary Director: Five-Star Senior Living Dining Leader

Walden Place Senior Living

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Life insurance

Job summary

Walden Place Senior Living in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents. The role requires strong leadership, training, and supervision, with a focus on portion control and waste reduction.

The position is full-time, located on site, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and a pay range of $28.25–$28.50 per hour.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • 3+ years of experience in senior housing or related field (preferred).
  • Leadership, training, and supervision demonstrated.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Culinary department to provide five-star service in front and back of house.
  • Ensure food items meet Culinary standards and manage portion control to reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership
Training
Supervision
Communication
MS Word
MS Excel
Email

Education

Culinary or food service training

Job description

Walden Place Senior Living in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents. The role requires strong leadership, training, and supervision, with a focus on portion control and waste reduction.

The position is full-time, located on site, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and a pay range of $28.25–$28.50 per hour.

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