Director of Culinary Services (Senior Living)

Integral Senior Living Management, LLC; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Accident insurance

Job summary

Integral Senior Living is seeking a seasoned Food Service Manager to lead dining operations across its California communities. You will develop menus aligned with resident dietary guidelines, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food service while maintaining safety and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food service management experience, and a commitment to standards and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficient in food safety practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines; adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food, including temperatures, portions, palatability, and attractiveness; implements changes as needed.
• Observes workers in food preparation and garnishing to ensure methods and portions meet standards.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies; receives and validates deliveries against orders.
• Prepares monthly inventories.
• Conducts Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Schedules and conducts orientation and in-service education for personnel.
• Monitors monthly expenditures and explains variances to ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Quality control

Budget management

Food safety

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of residents and families throughout the region. Guided by our foundational “Culture Keepers”, we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and Team Members feel valued, empowered, and supported.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the Opportunity:

Does working for the leader in the Senior Housing industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? Integral Senior Living offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own careers. You'll be working with incredible individuals with boundless creativity.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; receives and validates all food deliveries against order form.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Integral offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V