Senior Living Culinary Director — Dining Experience Lead

Westmont Living, Inc; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay Program

Daily Complimentary Meals

Paid holidays

Only 30 days wait for Full Benefits

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance and EAP program

Job summary

Westmont Living, Inc. at The Oaks at Nipomo is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in a senior living community. You will oversee food production, inventory, cost control, and sanitation while ensuring outstanding resident dining experiences.

The role requires managing budget and census adjustments, upholding safety standards, and complying with state/local regulations in a caring, homelike environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary department in a senior living or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food production, inventory control and cost management.
• Ability to comply with state/local regulations and company policies.
• Commitment to sanitation standards and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the culinary department, including team management and food production.
• Manage inventory, invoices, and budget while adapting to census changes.
• Maintain safe food handling, sanitation, and customer service for residents and families.
• Operate the kitchen in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, and orderly per cleaning schedules.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food production

Inventory control

Budget management

Sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Job description

Westmont Living, Inc. at The Oaks at Nipomo is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in a senior living community. You will oversee food production, inventory, cost control, and sanitation while ensuring outstanding resident dining experiences.

The role requires managing budget and census adjustments, upholding safety standards, and complying with state/local regulations in a caring, homelike environment.