Culinary Services Director: Lead Kitchen & Dining

Sonida Senior Living; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts

Paid Training

Job summary

The Amberleigh, a Sonida Senior Living community, in Williamsville, NY, seeks an Assistant Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in independent living, assisted living and memory care settings.

Responsibilities include managing the culinary service department, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while cooking daily to deliver high-quality meals. Competitive benefits and hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, 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 CEC/ACF certification.
• ServSafe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).

Responsibilities

• Assist culinary director in management, planning and directing activities of the culinary service department and supervising dining staff.
• Maintain food service standards, policies, equipment and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality resident meals.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Assist with ordering supplies, inventory control and budget adherence.
• Help manage both BOH and FOH teams and cook daily in the kitchen.

Education

High School or better

Associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management

Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF)

Job description

The Amberleigh, a Sonida Senior Living community, in Williamsville, NY, seeks an Assistant Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in independent living, assisted living and memory care settings.

Responsibilities include managing the culinary service department, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while cooking daily to deliver high-quality meals. Competitive benefits and hourly pay are offered.