Executive Director, Culinary Services — Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Accident insurance

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a results-driven culinary leader to oversee dining services across senior-living communities. You will drive menu development, vendor negotiations, and cost control while ensuring top-tier resident dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive culinary management in assisted living, a strong food-safety background, and the ability to travel to multiple communities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts is strongly preferred.
• Located in WI, IL, IN, OH, or MI.
• Five years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Five years of culinary experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
• Food safety training completed.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Develops and assists with the creation of menu items and menu cycles.
• Assists with selection and training of menu software.
• Participates in the selection and review process for Community Directors of Culinary Service.
• Negotiates with vendors to insure best company pricing, selection and service.
• Develop staffing standards for kitchen and dining service personnel.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to assist with outreach efforts and special events at communities.
• Provides standards and guidance for safe food handling and storage procedures.
• Trains and assists management staff for controlling Raw Food costs at each community.
• Develop menu and service standards appropriate to each resident constituency served by the company.
• Assist with the development of Chef competition events and signature food items.
• Assist with planning and standards for special resident dining events (themed dining, celebrations, resident satisfaction).
• Provide guidance and standards for resident food council meetings, including minutes and action plans.
• Provide assistance with Ambassador referral dining events.
• Participate and assist in the development of signature dining programs.
• Develop and train on standards of service, uniforms and dining room setup for all dining locations.
• Assist with the development, including technology, for multiple dining venues.

Skills

Five years management experience

Five years culinary experience

Food safety training

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a results-driven culinary leader to oversee dining services across senior-living communities. You will drive menu development, vendor negotiations, and cost control while ensuring top-tier resident dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive culinary management in assisted living, a strong food-safety background, and the ability to travel to multiple communities as needed.