Senior Living Culinary Director: Elevate Dining Experience

Discovery Senior Living; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Village Hagen Ranch, part of Discovery Senior Living, seeks a Director of Culinary Services to lead daily operations, plan resident-focused menus, and ensure top-tier dining experiences across a high-volume kitchen.

The role emphasizes safety, budget management, staff leadership, and collaboration with executive leadership to align food services with community goals. On-site, full-time position in Boynton Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership in high-volume, high-standard environments.
• Direct experience with Assisted Living environments is required.
• Hands-on experience leading kitchen operations and staff.
• Food Safety Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food handling, and loss prevention practices.
• Experience with menu engineering, cost controls, and vendor management.
• Experience with kitchen management systems is a plus.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Able to work in kitchen environments and lift/assist as needed.
• On-call / Manager on Duty responsibilities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations while participating in meal preparation and service
• Plan and execute menus that meet resident dietary guidelines and preferences
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation; implement improvements as needed
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and dietary standards
• Conduct food safety audits and quality assurance checks
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor contracts
• Manage budgets, monitor costs, and take corrective action when needed
• Manage, recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate culinary staff
• Lead orientation and in-service training programs for team members
• Engage with residents during mealtimes to ensure satisfaction and resolve concerns
• Collaborate with Executive Director and department heads to align food services with community goals

Skills

Culinary leadership

Assisted Living

Kitchen operations

Food Safety

Sanitation

Culinary training

Menu engineering

Cost controls

Vendor management

Leadership

On-call / MOD

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discovery Village Hagen Ranch, part of Discovery Senior Living, seeks a Director of Culinary Services to lead daily operations, plan resident-focused menus, and ensure top-tier dining experiences across a high-volume kitchen.

The role emphasizes safety, budget management, staff leadership, and collaboration with executive leadership to align food services with community goals. On-site, full-time position in Boynton Beach, FL.