Senior Living Culinary Director — Lead Kitchens & Nutrition

Monarch Communities; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Trumbull, CT, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee daily operations of the culinary team and ensure residents receive nutritious, well-plated meals. The role reports to the Executive Director and is exempt and salaried.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of management experience in senior living, ServSafe certification, and strong cost control and food management skills. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department
• Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service
• Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates
• Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling
• Responsible for adhering to budgets
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Skills

Culinary Arts

Hospitality Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Food Safety & HACCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monarch Communities in Trumbull, CT, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee daily operations of the culinary team and ensure residents receive nutritious, well-plated meals. The role reports to the Executive Director and is exempt and salaried.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of management experience in senior living, ServSafe certification, and strong cost control and food management skills. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits.