Culinary Director – Senior Living Bistro & Kitchen Ops

WesleyLife; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Healthcare, vision, dental

401K

Scholarship reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Educational discounts 18% Purdue Univ.

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

WesleyLife's Fieldstone of DeWitt is seeking a Chef/Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to lead the Bistro, dining areas and kitchen operations on a 1st shift, full‑time basis.

You will supervise staff, assist with scheduling, ensure food quality and safety, plan resident menus, manage inventory, and partner with leadership to deliver compassionate, client-centered dining experiences. This role comes with a competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operation of the Bistro, household kitchens and dining areas.
• Assist with staffing schedule.
• Inspect and monitor food for visual appearance, quality, proper temperature, portion size and dietary needs.
• Under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director, assist with the interview process.
• Train and monitor the performance of the food & beverage team.
• Seek resident involvement for menu planning and service feedback.
• Direct and schedule the care and cleaning of dining/kitchen areas.
• Responsible for stocking and organization of food & supply storage areas. Maintain accurate inventory records and complete physical inventory as direct.
• Perform duties of absent team members when necessary to ensure smooth running operations.

Job description

WesleyLife's Fieldstone of DeWitt is seeking a Chef/Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to lead the Bistro, dining areas and kitchen operations on a 1st shift, full‑time basis.

You will supervise staff, assist with scheduling, ensure food quality and safety, plan resident menus, manage inventory, and partner with leadership to deliver compassionate, client-centered dining experiences. This role comes with a competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.