Hands-On Culinary Director - Senior Living

Solstice at El Cajon; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Impactful work with seniors

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living – Part of the Discovery Senior Living Family is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent senior living community. This hands-on cooking role is responsible for daily meal preparation, food service operations, team oversight, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent, plus 5+ years of management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Must have completed food safety training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food service policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plan menus and cycles based on resident preferences, cultural needs, and dietary guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Observe and support staff in food preparation, portioning, and service execution.
• Prepare meals, cook, and assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.
• Order food and chemical supplies; receive and verify deliveries.
• Maintain food inventory and conduct monthly audits.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks.
• Ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and food service agreements.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and manage budget performance.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Associates degree in culinary arts

Job description

Provincial Senior Living – Part of the Discovery Senior Living Family is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations within our independent senior living community. This hands-on cooking role is responsible for daily meal preparation, food service operations, team oversight, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent, plus 5+ years of management