Culinary Services Director – Dining Leadership for Seniors

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSAs

Education assistance

Earned wage access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food, beverage, and dining services operations across the community. You will supervise procurement, menu execution, and staff development while ensuring top-tier sanitation and regulatory compliance.

You will drive resident engagement and collaborate with teams to maintain service excellence, safety, and financial stewardship in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of regulations concerning food handling, food storage, food preparation, safety and sanitation procedures
• 3+ years of successful management experience
• 4+ years experience as lead chef in a hospitality/restaurant environment
• Culinary training and/or Dietary Certifications required
• This role is eligible for an annual bonus!

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of food, beverage, and dining services operations in the community
• Oversee procurement, preparation, and service of food per the Menu Program
• Manage department finances and supervise/train team members
• Ensure safe food handling, sanitation, inventory control, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain high resident/family engagement and effective communication among staff

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Food safety

Team leadership

Facilities management

Education

Culinary training or Dietary Certifications

Job description

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food, beverage, and dining services operations across the community. You will supervise procurement, menu execution, and staff development while ensuring top-tier sanitation and regulatory compliance.

You will drive resident engagement and collaborate with teams to maintain service excellence, safety, and financial stewardship in a senior living setting.