Culinary Services Director

Monarch Communities • Trumbull, CT

12d

About The Position

The Culinary Services Director is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. The role ensures resident satisfaction by providing varied food options that are nutritious and well plated. This is an exempt, salaried position reporting to the Executive Director, with a stated salary of $80,000 per year. Occasional weekend coverage is required as Manager on Duty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• At least two years of culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Culinary services administration experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
• Oversee meal production while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary services department associates.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP protocols and document practices to support safe food handling.
• Adhere to budgets.
• Provide occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical/Rx, dental, and vision.
• Ancillary benefits, including life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA for commuter and parking expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Resident referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager