Daytime Culinary Ops Manager | Seasonal Menus & DailyPay

RiverWoods; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with company/mú

Earned Time off 15 days

6 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

DailyPay – get paid daily

On-site fitness opportunities

Employee meal program

Education assistance

Job summary

RiverWoods Durham is seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Manager to lead the kitchen, ensure safe and sanitary food prep, and manage budgeted operations for residents and guests. The role is hands-on, partnering with clinical and dining teams to deliver high-quality meals in a CCRCs setting.

You will direct seasonal menus, maintain recipe standards, oversee food safety programs, and drive cost and waste reduction while mentoring a diverse kitchen staff toward professional growth and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with formal culinary education preferred.
• 5+ years as a sous chef, chef or manager in CCRCs, hotel, restaurant, hospital or school.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required or obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal menus with approved partners and sustainable practices within budget.
• Plan, prep and execute daily menus across all dining venues with standardized recipes.
• Ensure 85-90%+ scratch-cooked production and consistent quality across service points.
• Coordinate with Regional Director on menu development and resident feedback.
• Own food cost, labor cost and waste targets; manage purchasing and inventory.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff; hire, train, and coach per diem and full-time team.

Skills

Staff leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree (2-4 years) preferred

ServSafe certification required or obtained within 90 days

CDM or Certified Culinary Professional credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RiverWoods Durham is seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Manager to lead the kitchen, ensure safe and sanitary food prep, and manage budgeted operations for residents and guests. The role is hands-on, partnering with clinical and dining teams to deliver high-quality meals in a CCRCs setting.

You will direct seasonal menus, maintain recipe standards, oversee food safety programs, and drive cost and waste reduction while mentoring a diverse kitchen staff toward professional growth and