Senior Living Food Service Director & Menu Leader

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Danville, KY seeks a Food Service Director to join the Operations Leadership Team. You will deliver nutritious meals with quality service, manage kitchen operations, and oversee inventory while controlling costs and meeting health regulations.

You will lead kitchen staff, plan menus, ensure dining experiences meet resident needs, and maintain strong relationships with residents and families. This role requires HACCP knowledge and a ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional dietary experience required.
• Preferred culinary certification or formal training in the culinary field.
• Food service/dietary experience in senior living or healthcare settings desired.
• Kitchen staff supervision, menu planning, and inventory control experience required.
• HACCP knowledge and nutrition needs of older adults are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver all resident meals and special events.
• Ensure compliance with Kitchen Policies, menu planning, and events.
• Maintain relationships with residents and families to meet nutritional needs.
• Monitor cleanliness, safety, equipment function, and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, including on-site certification presence.

Skills

Dietary experience

Kitchen staff supervision

Culinary certification/training

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary certification/training

Job description

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Danville, KY seeks a Food Service Director to join the Operations Leadership Team. You will deliver nutritious meals with quality service, manage kitchen operations, and oversee inventory while controlling costs and meeting health regulations.

You will lead kitchen staff, plan menus, ensure dining experiences meet resident needs, and maintain strong relationships with residents and families. This role requires HACCP knowledge and a ServSafe certification.