Culinary & Wellness Director: Dining Operations

Phoenix Senior Living; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Paducah, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks a Food and Beverage Director to oversee dining operations in the community. Responsibilities include procurement, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality meals according to the Phoenix Menu Program and wellness standards.

Candidate should have culinary leadership experience, nutrition knowledge, and a track record of directing teams in senior living settings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dining operations in senior living or healthcare settings.
• Ability to develop menus per Phoenix Menu Program and wellness guidelines.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Strong supervisory and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dining services, procurement, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Director and Executive Director for resident events and menus.
• Ensure meals meet Phoenix standards, are prepared on time, and properly labeled and stored.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Sanitation

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Food sanitation certificate

Job description

The Neighborhood at Paducah, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks a Food and Beverage Director to oversee dining operations in the community. Responsibilities include procurement, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality meals according to the Phoenix Menu Program and wellness standards.

Candidate should have culinary leadership experience, nutrition knowledge, and a track record of directing teams in senior living settings.