Culinary Services Director

Sonida Senior Living; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage/salary

Health insurance

401k with company match

PTO from day one

Paid Training

Educational opportunities

Paid referral programs

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care and FSA

Job summary

Brookridge Heights, a Sonida Senior Living community, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the dining program and supervise staff. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff to ensure resident care and maintaining quality food service aligned with regulatory standards.

You will manage budgeting, inventory, and supplier relations, and be willing to cook daily in the kitchen to ensure high-quality meals for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience managing culinary services in senior living, hospital or hospitality settings.
• Proven ability to plan, direct and supervise dining services staff and operations.
• Knowledge of food service standards, policies, equipment, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the culinary service department and supervise dining staff.
• Maintain standards, policies, equipment, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents' needs.
• Order supplies, manage inventory and budgets to meet financial guidelines.
• Willingness to cook daily in the kitchen.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Food service standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF)

ServSafe Manager Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM)

Job description

Find your joy here, at Brookridge Heights, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!

What We Offer You

• Flexible scheduling**
• Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
• SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
• Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
• Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
• Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
• 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
• PTO available day one
• Paid Training
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status
• Eligibility based on location

Culinary Services Director Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing/supervising dining services staff.
• Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents.
• Coordinates closely with nursing staff to ensure residents’ needs are constantly being met, as needed.
• Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verify orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensure that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Must be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
• An associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• ServSafe Manager Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).