Senior Living Culinary Services Leader

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Seaton Senior Living is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership of the Culinary Services Department across our Maryland communities. You will drive menu planning, staffing, food quality, safety, and budget performance to support exceptional resident experiences.

Lead with strong standards, mentor culinary staff, ensure compliance with sanitation and dietary guidelines, and collaborate with the Executive Director to align food services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume environments.
• Hands-on experience leading kitchen operations and staff oversight.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Experience with menu engineering, cost controls, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.
• Experience in senior living culinary services is a plus with high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations while participating in meal preparation and service.
• Plan and execute menus that meet resident dietary guidelines and preferences.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation; implement improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and dietary standards.
• Conduct food safety audits and quality assurance checks.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor contracts.
• Manage budgets, monitor costs, and take corrective action when needed.
• Manage, recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate culinary staff.
• Lead orientation and in-service training programs for team members.
• Engage with residents during mealtimes to ensure satisfaction and resolve concerns.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and department heads to align food services with community goals.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Menu planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Food Safety Certification

Culinary training or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Seaton Senior Living is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership of the Culinary Services Department across our Maryland communities. You will drive menu planning, staffing, food quality, safety, and budget performance to support exceptional resident experiences.

Lead with strong standards, mentor culinary staff, ensure compliance with sanitation and dietary guidelines, and collaborate with the Executive Director to align food services