Director of Culinary Services (Senior Living)

Job overview

The Director of Culinary Services (Senior Living) role is onsite in Oakland, CA, with a salary of $98,000–$110,000 per year. The role supports The Point at Rockridge, an Integral Senior Living community serving residents and families. The role exists to lead food services and ensure meals meet resident preferences, dietary guidelines, quality standards, and budget requirements. The director develops policies and menus, oversees food preparation and purchasing, conducts quality audits, trains personnel, and monitors expenditures.

What you'll do

• Develop food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions
• plan menus and menu cycles
• monitor food quality, temperatures, portions, and presentation
• observe food preparation
• cook and carve meats and prepare dishes
• order and inventory supplies
• conduct quality assurance audits
• follow safe food handling and loss prevention procedures
• negotiate vendor agreements
• select, schedule, and train personnel
• monitor expenditures and explain variances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of culinary services

senior living

full-time

oakland ca

the point at rockridge

food services leadership

menu planning

resident dining

food safety

vendor management

$98k–$110k

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match
• employee assistance program
• accident insurance.

Why this role

Leadership role in a senior living community; menu planning incorporates cultural and regional preferences and resident dietary guidelines.

About the employer

The Point at Rockridge is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.