Senior Living Culinary Services Director — Elevate Dining

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek; Central (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Director to lead all aspects of our dining operations, delivering nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of outcomes, integrity, and a commitment to quality culture.

You will oversee menus, staff development, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction while collaborating with clinical and activities teams to create memorable dining

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in food service, hospitality, senior living, or healthcare.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of nutritional guidelines, special diets, and food service best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all dining services operations, including quality, service, sanitation, and safety.
• Develop and implement menus that meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal food service, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise dining services team members.
• Manage food and supply inventory within budget guidelines.
• Maintain clean, welcoming dining areas and kitchen spaces.
• Partner with Activities team to plan events and themed meals.
• Communicate with residents, families, and staff to address feedback.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and drive improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in service standards, presentation, and dining experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking an experienced Culinary Services Director to lead all aspects of our dining operations, delivering nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of outcomes, integrity, and a commitment to quality culture.

You will oversee menus, staff development, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction while collaborating with clinical and activities teams to create memorable dining