Senior Living Dining Services Director

Maplewood Senior Living; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Service Director in Brewster, MA to lead the daily operations of the dining services department. This full-time exempt role manages menus, sanitation, and staff to deliver a high-quality dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in culinary arts, 3–5 years in food production/management, and Serve Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 3 to 5 years previous experience in food production/management.
• Serve Safe certification or be willing to obtain within 90 days.
• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures and health department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overall financial and operational responsibility for dining room service and culinary operations.
• Create and plan weekly menus within the community.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of dining room and storage areas; communicate actions to Environmental Services Director and Executive Director.
• Demonstrate attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room standards.
• Develop and maintain quality, objective standards.
• Meet with dining staff bi-monthly and report minutes and actions to the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with administration and inter-departmental teams.
• Prepare monthly food service reports.
• Maintain food and supply expenses to budget or forecast.
• Place orders for food and supplies through approved vendors.
• Complete physical food inventories.
• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct operations in food and beverage services.
• Provide reports to the Executive Director on operations.
• Maintain daily temperature logs for food safety.
• Ensure continued cleanliness and sanitation in all food service areas.
• Support community marketing events and site visits.
• Manage staffing and labor costs, including overtime.
• Recruit and evaluate culinary staff.
• Oversee the culinary services calendar.

Skills

Detail oriented

Dedicated

Leader

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Maplewood Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Service Director in Brewster, MA to lead the daily operations of the dining services department. This full-time exempt role manages menus, sanitation, and staff to deliver a high-quality dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in culinary arts, 3–5 years in food production/management, and Serve Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.