Director of Culinary Services (Senior Living)

Integral Senior Living; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Integral Senior Living is a leading operator in senior living communities across California, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We value culture, growth, and professional development as part of a purpose-driven career.

The Director of Culinary Services will lead menu planning, policy development, QA audits, and vendor negotiations, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents while managing budgets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and leadership capabilities.
• Leadership that inspires and motivates the team.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements food service policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and cycles per cultural and regional preferences and dietary guidelines.
• Monitors quality, temperatures, portions, palatability, and standards.
• Observes workers during prep and garnishing to ensure correct methods.
• Cooks and carves meats and prepares dishes.
• Orders food and chemical supplies; checks deliveries against orders.
• Maintains monthly inventories.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Schedules orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Monitors expenditures and explains variances to ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Time management

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.

Integral Senior Living is looking for a Director of Culinary Services

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

JOB CODE: 1009544