Division Director of Culinary Services

Job overview

The Division Director of Culinary Services role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $95,000–$105,000 per year. Discovery Senior Living manages senior-living communities across the United States, and this position supports culinary and dining services across its communities. The director develops culinary and dining standards and guides community leaders to deliver consistent service to residents. The role supports menu planning, food safety, cost control, staff development, and resident dining programs while helping communities meet applicable regulations and hospitality standards.

What you'll do

• Develop menu items and menu cycles
• assist with menu software selection and training
• participate in selection and review of Community Directors of Culinary Service
• negotiate with vendors
• develop kitchen and dining staffing standards
• support outreach and community events
• provide safe food handling and storage guidance
• train management staff on raw food cost control
• develop menus and service standards for resident groups
• support culinary competitions, signature food items, resident dining events, food council meetings, referral dining events, and dining programs
• develop service, uniform, and dining room setup standards
• guide community leaders and culinary directors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

division director of culinary services

chicago il

discovery senior living

senior living

culinary services

dining operations

menu development

food safety

food cost control

resident dining

frequent travel

$95,000–$105,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• accident insurance.

Why this role

Frequent travel is required; applicants should be located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan.

About the employer

Discovery Senior Living - LakeHouse is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.