Culinary Director — Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Jobtome; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety/compliance

Food cost control

Job description

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.