Director of Dining Services

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Plano; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on 


Holiday Pay including a Floating 


PTO that rolls over year over year

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTOCashout Option

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Plano in Houston area is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our dining services in a senior living environment. You will guide menu planning, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional resident and guest dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have extensive chef management background, strong budgeting skills, and a proven track record in senior living or healthcare dining.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five+ years as an Executive Chef.
• Three+ years of management/administrative experience; preferred as Assistant Director.
• Three to five years’ experience in senior living dining services."

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise dining services activities for residents, employees, and guests.
• Provide technical guidance on food planning, menu formulation, and preparation of regular and therapeutic diets.
• Supervise and evaluate staff across food prep and service.
• Develop and monitor the dining services budget for cost control and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with other departments for events and cohesive dining experiences.
• Train and mentor dining services staff to foster a positive work environment.
• Address dining services issues to ensure resident and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Team supervision

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Are you an experienced culinary professional with a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences in a senior living environment? Do you thrive in leading a team and managing dining services? This role offers the opportunity to plan and supervise dining activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure the highest quality service for residents, employees, and guests. If this sounds like the role for you, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday Generous
• PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTOCashout Option

Location: The Doliver of Tanglewood

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000/yr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise activities of the dining services department to provide service for residents, employees, and guests.
• Provide technical guidance and administrative direction over food planning, menu formulation, and preparation and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.
• Exercise supervision, management, and evaluation over many employees engaged in food preparation and food services activities.
• Develop and monitor the dining services budget, ensuring cost control and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to support community events and ensure a cohesive dining experience.
• Train, mentor, and support dining services staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to dining services, ensuring resident and guest satisfaction.

Experience:

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five plus years as an Executive Chef and three years of management/administrative experience, preferably as an Assistant Director including planning and budgeting.
• Three to five years’ experience in senior living dining services.

Training and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets our insurance standards.

Special Skills and/or Abilities:

• Serve Safe Certified.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

EOE/M/F/D/V