Culinary Director / Senior Living

Shadow Mountain Memory Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access – On‑Demand Pay

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Supplemental insurance options

Employee Assistance resources

Health advocacy support programs

Employee discount opportunities

Job summary

Shadow Mountain Memory Care in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a passionate Dining Services Director (Culinary Director) to oversee the dining program and deliver an exceptional experience for residents.

The role requires leadership, menu oversight, staff scheduling, budgeting, sanitation standards, and collaboration with residents and families. Qualifying candidates should have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in dining services, Serve Safe certification, and prior Senior Living experience.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and professional communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Experience in dining services management and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of health department guidelines and dining service operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all aspects of the dining services program.
• Ensures menu adherence and meets residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
• Schedules dining staff, procures supplies, and manages budget forecasting and compliance.
• Establishes sanitation and QA standards and participates in staff orientations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification

Experience in Senior Living (preferred)

Job description

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Shadow Mountain Memory Care, located in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a passionate, professional, and customer-oriented

Dining Services Director to provide an extraordinary experience for the residents in our community.

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training available for qualified candidates.

Dining Services Director "Culinary Director"

Responsibilities of the Culinary Director

• Exhibits leadership qualities and communicates professionally with employees, residents, family members, responsible parties, and other healthcare professionals.

• Directs and oversees all aspects of the dining services program.
• Follows menu program or an approved substitute menu to ensure that nutritional needs and preferences of the residents are met.
• Continuously monitor and appropriately address resident concerns and preferences.
• Manages, trains, and directs staff within department.
• Plan and coordinate special events for marketing and activities.
• Responsible for scheduling dining staff, supply purchasing, budgetary forecasting, and compliance.
• Establish quality assurance and sanitation standards.

• Participates in new employee orientation and monthly in‑services.

• Ensure residents are provided privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually.

Required Experience:

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years' previous experience in Dining Services preferred.
• Must have a Serve Safe certification and experience in Senior Living.
• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Has ability to spend long periods on feet.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.

Job Type

• Full Time

Benefits

• A full‑time employee benefit package is offered.
• Earned Wage Access – On‑Demand Pay Program.
• Supplemental insurance options may be available.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance resources.
• Health advocacy support programs.
• Employee discount opportunities.

Shadow Mountain Memory Care is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.