Executive Chef & Culinary Director for Senior Living

Westmont Living; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay Program

Daily Complimentary Meals

Paid holidays

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance and EAP program

Job summary

Westmont Living’s Oaks at Nipomo is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations for a caring senior living community. You will oversee food production, staff management, and budgeting to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and families.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, sanitation, and compliance with state regulations, along with excellent customer service and team leadership. A competitive benefits package and daily meals are offered.

Qualifications

• Culinary Director is responsible for all core aspects of the culinary department.
• Strong customer service focus toward residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to operate the kitchen to meet company policies and state/local regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety per cleaning schedules.
• Manage and monitor department budget and adjust for census.
• Criminal record clearance prior to initial presence in the community.
• Pass health screens (Physical, TB, Drug test) and obtain basic first aid within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and manage daily operations in the kitchen.
• Oversee food production, menu planning, and portion control.
• Monitor inventory and process invoices efficiently.
• Ensure safe food handling and sanitation compliant with regulations.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitary, and orderly.
• Manage department budget and adjust for census.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food production

Sanitation

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Westmont Living’s Oaks at Nipomo is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations for a caring senior living community. You will oversee food production, staff management, and budgeting to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and families.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, sanitation, and compliance with state regulations, along with excellent customer service and team leadership. A competitive benefits package and daily meals are offered.