Culinary Services Director - Flexible Scheduling & Resident Care

Sonida Senior Living; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The Ashton on Dorsey, a Sonida Senior Living community in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in assisted living and memory care.

You will manage menus, standards, equipment, and regulatory compliance while partnering with nursing staff to ensure resident satisfaction. The role requires 3–5 years in executive kitchen leadership and a culinary degree or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the culinary service department and dining staff.
• Maintain food service standards, policies, equipment, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents' needs.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and budget adherence.
• Cook daily in the kitchen when needed.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Kitchen management

Culinary leadership

Education

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

Job description

The Ashton on Dorsey, a Sonida Senior Living community in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in assisted living and memory care.

You will manage menus, standards, equipment, and regulatory compliance while partnering with nursing staff to ensure resident satisfaction. The role requires 3–5 years in executive kitchen leadership and a culinary degree or equivalent certification.