Senior Living Culinary Director - Hands-On Leadership

Sonida Senior Living; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurances

401k with company match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Job summary

The Shores of Lake Phalen in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in a senior living community. You will plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality standards across food service operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of executive kitchen management experience and hold a culinary degree or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
• Associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management; or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• Serve Safe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and direct activities of the culinary service department and supervise dining services staff.
• Ensure food service standards, policies, equipment, systems, and regulations meet quality levels.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents' needs; ensure budgetary goals are achieved.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory control; verify orders and ensure necessary goods.
• Willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Skills

Executive Chef Experience

Kitchen Management

Culinary Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Hospitality Management

CEC Certification

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

The Shores of Lake Phalen in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining services for residents in a senior living community. You will plan menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality standards across food service operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of executive kitchen management experience and hold a culinary degree or equivalent certification.