Culinary Services Director

Sonida Senior Living • Woodstock, GA

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About The Position

The Culinary Services Director manages, plans, and directs the culinary service department and supervises dining services staff at The Addison of Woodstock, an assisted living and memory care community. The role is responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, regulatory compliance, and work areas, while providing residents with high-quality food service. The director coordinates with nursing staff as needed to ensure residents’ needs are met, orders supplies, maintains inventory, verifies deliveries, and works to meet budget guidelines. The position also requires daily cooking in the kitchen.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, skilled nursing facilities, or senior living.
• An associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management, or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF) certification.
• ServeSafe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).
• Must be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and direct the activities of the culinary service department.
• Manage and supervise dining services staff.
• Oversee food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations, and work areas.
• Provide high-quality food service for residents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff as needed to ensure residents’ needs are met.
• Order supplies, maintain inventory control, verify received orders, and ensure needed goods are on hand.
• Ensure budgetary guidelines are achieved.
• Cook daily in the kitchen.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Cutting-edge technology to support resident care and make work more effective.
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities.
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a discretionary company match determined annually based on company performance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Dependent Care and flexible spending accounts.
• PTO available from day one.
• Paid training.
• Competitive wage/salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree