Executive Culinary Services Director – Senior Living

Monarch Communities®; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short & Long-Term Disability

AD&D Insurance

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee the daily operations of our culinary services department in a senior living setting. You will ensure resident satisfaction by delivering nutritious, well-plated meals and maintaining high service standards.

The role reports to the Executive Director as an exempt, salaried position. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and ServSafe certification, with at least two years in culinary services administration and cost control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
• Oversee production of all meals with high quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary services staff.
• Ensure HACCP protocols are followed and documented for safe food handling.
• Adhere to budgets and manage costs.
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

MS Office

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Monarch Communities is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee the daily operations of our culinary services department in a senior living setting. You will ensure resident satisfaction by delivering nutritious, well-plated meals and maintaining high service standards.

The role reports to the Executive Director as an exempt, salaried position. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and ServSafe certification, with at least two years in culinary services administration and cost control