Director of Culinary Services

Provincial Senior Living; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent living community. This hands-on role involves daily meal preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring an exceptional resident dining experience.

You will plan menus, monitor food quality and safety, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and train kitchen staff to uphold high standards across service lines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen and dining operations for independent living community.
• Plan menus based on resident preferences, cultural needs, and dietary guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portioning, and presentation.
• Oversee staff in food preparation, portioning, and service.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.
• Order supplies, receive deliveries, and maintain inventory.
• Manage monthly expenditures and budget performance.
• Ensure safe, sanitary handling and compliance with safety practices.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.
• Maintain vendor relationships and service agreements.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Food safety training

Operations oversight

Menu planning

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

Provincial Senior Living – Part of the Discovery Senior Living Family

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent senior living community. This is a hands‑on cooking role responsible for daily meal preparation, food service operations, team oversight, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food service policies, procedures, and job descriptions


• Plan menus and cycles based on resident preferences, cultural needs, and dietary guidelines


• Monitor food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation standards


• Observe and support staff in food 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 all 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in culinary arts program preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.


• Must have successfully completed food safety training.


• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast paced environment.


• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong computer skills.


• Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Why Join Discovery Senior Living?

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Paid time off


• Career growth opportunities


• Supportive leadership environment


• Opportunity to positively impact seniors' lives daily

Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United States, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we operate with a deep commitment to our foundational Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to create meaningful work and extraordinary career pathways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.

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