Culinary Services Manager - Senior Living Dining Leader

Solstice Senior Living; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth

Impact on seniors

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, seeks an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations in an independent living community. This hands-on cooking role oversees daily meal prep, food service, team supervision, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in food service, a culinary arts degree (preferred), and completion of food safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Must have completed food safety training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food service policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plan menus and cycles based on resident preferences, dietary guidelines, and cultural needs.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Observe and support staff in preparation, portioning, and service execution.
• Prepare meals, cook, and assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.
• Order food and chemical supplies; receive and verify deliveries.
• Maintain food inventory and conduct monthly audits.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks.
• Ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and food service agreements.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and manage budget performance.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Multitasking

Organization

Computer skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Provincial Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, seeks an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations in an independent living community. This hands-on cooking role oversees daily meal prep, food service, team supervision, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in food service, a culinary arts degree (preferred), and completion of food safety training.