Executive Culinary Director — Senior Care Dining & Safety

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to lead the Dietary Department, oversee kitchen operations, plan menus, control inventory, and maintain food safety standards. The role includes staffing, training dietary personnel, and coordinating with nursing and administration to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

The Director will ensure policy adherence, supervise diet-related records, and guide corrective actions during inspections, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Understands food service regulations and kitchen cleanliness protocols.
• Ability to assess compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic company applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Dietary Department and manage staff, scheduling, performance reviews.
• Review diet plans, menus, and nutritional guidelines with nursing services.
• Ensure food storage, preparation, and sanitation meet safety standards.
• Coordinate with administrators and other departments to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Lead quality assurance activities and participate in surveys/inspections.
• Maintain records of residents' dietary preferences and diet histories.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to lead the Dietary Department, oversee kitchen operations, plan menus, control inventory, and maintain food safety standards. The role includes staffing, training dietary personnel, and coordinating with nursing and administration to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

The Director will ensure policy adherence, supervise diet-related records, and guide corrective actions during inspections, with a focus on