Culinary Services Director: Elevate Dining & Resident Care

The-Waterford-At-Corpus-Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The Waterford at Corpus Christi, a premier retirement community, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the dining program across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will manage culinary staff, ensure food service standards, coordinate with nursing, control inventory and budgets, and be prepared to cook daily.

Qualifications include 3–5 years as executive chef or kitchen manager, and a related degree or CEC/CDM certification, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Director in senior living or hospitality.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management.
• Serve Safe Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary service department and supervise dining staff.
• Maintain food service standards, policies, equipment, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing to meet residents' needs.
• Monitor inventory, orders, and budgets; ensure budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Skills

Executive Chef

Kitchen Management

Culinary Leadership

Senior Living Dining

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Hospitality Management

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)

Certified Dining Manager (CDM)

Job description

The Waterford at Corpus Christi, a premier retirement community, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the dining program across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will manage culinary staff, ensure food service standards, coordinate with nursing, control inventory and budgets, and be prepared to cook daily.

Qualifications include 3–5 years as executive chef or kitchen manager, and a related degree or CEC/CDM certification, with opportunities for professional