Senior Living Dining Director - Menu & Team Leadership

Gemstoneslc; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemstone Senior Living Communities seeks a Culinary Director to oversee the dietary department for assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. You will plan menus, ensure high food quality and safety, and manage budgets and compliance, reflecting our Residents First philosophy.

This hands-on leadership role requires supervising Kitchen Aides, cooks, and dining staff, while delivering nutritious, appealing meals and maintaining excellent resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of dietary/culinary management experience.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills; vendor management.
• Proven leadership, staff supervision, and team-building abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to train and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dietary department operations and dining services for residents.
• Plan menus, monitor food quality and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, costs, and vendor relationships; control waste and portioning.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff and dining room employees.

Skills

ServSafe

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary/dietary coursework preferred

Job description

Gemstone Senior Living Communities seeks a Culinary Director to oversee the dietary department for assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. You will plan menus, ensure high food quality and safety, and manage budgets and compliance, reflecting our Residents First philosophy.

This hands-on leadership role requires supervising Kitchen Aides, cooks, and dining staff, while delivering nutritious, appealing meals and maintaining excellent resident experiences.