Culinary Director
Core
Lead the food service department in a senior living community to deliver high-quality meals and create a comforting environment for residents.
Role type
Senior Culinary Director (Food Service Management)
Builds
Resident meal service programs and operational food service systems
Domain
Senior living / Healthcare food service
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food service management, menu development, team leadership, budget compliance, inventory management, regulatory compliance, vendor relations, staff recruiting and training
Preferred skills
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), hospital environment experience, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
POS systems, ordering platforms, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality; Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus; Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments; Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance; Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
