Executive Culinary Services Leader - Senior Living

Provincial Senior Living; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent living community. This hands-on role involves daily meal preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring an exceptional resident dining experience.

You will plan menus, monitor food quality and safety, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and train kitchen staff to uphold high standards across service lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service.
• Food safety training completed.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen and dining operations for independent living community.
• Plan menus based on resident preferences, cultural needs, and dietary guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portioning, and presentation.
• Oversee staff in food preparation, portioning, and service.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.
• Order supplies, receive deliveries, and maintain inventory.
• Manage monthly expenditures and budget performance.
• Ensure safe, sanitary handling and compliance with safety practices.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.
• Maintain vendor relationships and service agreements.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Food safety training

Operations oversight

Menu planning

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

Provincial Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent living community. This hands-on role involves daily meal preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring an exceptional resident dining experience.

You will plan menus, monitor food quality and safety, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and train kitchen staff to uphold high standards across service lines.