Executive Culinary Director – Senior Living

Autumn View Gardens Creve Coeur; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

HSA with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal, Sick and Holidays

Paid Volunteer Program

Total Care EAP

Job summary

Bethesda Senior Living Communities is seeking a temporary Culinary Services Director to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality meals and service for residents. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and performance management, with a focus on compliance and resident satisfaction.

This position is full-time and requires overseeing menu planning, purchasing, sanitation, and budget adherence while maintaining a positive dining experience for all residents.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma with additional education or training in resident care including nutritional monitoring and basic food service management.
• Experience in culinary operations or food service management in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds; comfortable in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the culinary services department with focus on quality, service, safety, and resident satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate culinary staff; manage performance and staffing schedules.
• Oversee menu planning, food purchasing, inventory, sanitation, and cost controls within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health codes, and MSDS guidelines; liaise with residents and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Staff management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bethesda Senior Living Communities is seeking a temporary Culinary Services Director to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality meals and service for residents. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and performance management, with a focus on compliance and resident satisfaction.

This position is full-time and requires overseeing menu planning, purchasing, sanitation, and budget adherence while maintaining a positive dining experience for all residents.