Senior Living Culinary Services Director

Solstice at Grand Valley; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Positive impact on seniors’ lives

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living – Part of Discovery Senior Living Family is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations at our independent senior living community. This hands-on role requires daily meal preparation, staff oversight, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The schedule is full-time and requires flexibility as duties fluctuate. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in food service, a culinary arts degree (or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Must have completed food safety training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
• Provides leadership by motivating others to perform well.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food service policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plan menus and cycles based on resident preferences, dietary guidelines, and cultural needs.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Supervise staff in food preparation, portioning, and service execution.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily kitchen operations as needed.
• Order food and supplies; verify deliveries and manage inventory.
• Conduct monthly audits and quality assurance checks.
• Ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices and loss prevention procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and food service agreements.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff.
• Monitor expenditures and budget performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team management

Menu planning

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

Inventory software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Provincial Senior Living – Part of Discovery Senior Living Family is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Manager to lead all kitchen and dining operations at our independent senior living community. This hands-on role requires daily meal preparation, staff oversight, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.

The schedule is full-time and requires flexibility as duties fluctuate. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management in food service, a culinary arts degree (or