Senior Living Culinary Director: Menu & Operations

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Seaside (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

EAP Canopy

HSA / FSA options

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Living in Seaside, OR is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee dining operations in an assisted living community. You will lead kitchen staff, plan menus, manage budgets, and ensure food-safety compliance while tailoring meals for residents with dietary needs.

Requires 3+ years in foodservice operations management, a degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or business, and CDM certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in foodservice operations management, preferably in senior living or healthcare.
• Degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or business management.
• CDM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop rotating menus balancing resident preferences with nutrition.
• Oversee budgeting, inventory, vendor relations, and daily production workflows.
• Lead daily operations of culinary dept, including hiring and training staff.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, HACCP, and health codes.
• Coordinate events and resident dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Staff management

Communication

Education

Degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS software

Dining management software

Job description

Avamere Living in Seaside, OR is seeking a Culinary Services Director to oversee dining operations in an assisted living community. You will lead kitchen staff, plan menus, manage budgets, and ensure food-safety compliance while tailoring meals for residents with dietary needs.

Requires 3+ years in foodservice operations management, a degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or business, and CDM certification.