Executive Chef & Food Services Director – Senior Living

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Get Paid Weekly + Quarterly Increases

401(k) with company match

PTO + Paid Parental Leave

Inclusive Care

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Food Services/Executive Chef to oversee daily operations, menu development, and service quality for residents. You will lead a team, maintain health and safety standards, and coordinate with Clinical and other departments to deliver nutritious meals and excellent dining experiences.

The role emphasizes budget control, staff scheduling, dietary modifications, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, with a focus on resident

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE is required and a minimum of 1 of the following: 1-3 Years of Dining leadership experience in Senior Living; Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM); Similar national certification for food service management and safety from a nationally recognized certifying body; Associate's degree in Culinary Services or Hospitality

Responsibilities

• Oversee food services operations by organizing, evaluating, and directing the Food Services Department, collaborating with Clinical, Environmental, Life Enrichment, and other related departments to ensure high standards of care and service.
• Complete staff schedules and coordinate staffing to ensure optimal daily operations, in line with company policy and labor budgets.
• Manage diet and meal preferences by processing diet changes and new diet requests from Clinical Services. Interview residents or family members within 24 to 72 hours of admission to complete an online preference form.
• Maintain food and supply inventory by ensuring stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, and equipment are at adequate levels, purchasing supplies and equipment as needed.
• Control food, supply, and labor costs by staying within budget and effectively utilizing the company’s spend-down sheet.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Budget management

Dietary management

Resident-focused care

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

Associate's degree in Culinary Services or Hospitality

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM)

Job description

Trilogy Health Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Food Services/Executive Chef to oversee daily operations, menu development, and service quality for residents. You will lead a team, maintain health and safety standards, and coordinate with Clinical and other departments to deliver nutritious meals and excellent dining experiences.

The role emphasizes budget control, staff scheduling, dietary modifications, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, with a focus on resident