Director of Culinary Services – Assisted Living

Job overview

The Director of Culinary Services – Assisted Living role is onsite in Boynton Beach, FL. Base pay is $75,000 per year plus a 10% annual target performance bonus. Discovery Village Hagen Ranch provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with culinary services supporting residents’ dining experiences. The director provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership of the culinary department, including menus, staffing, food quality, safety, and budget performance. The role leads daily operations and works with residents and community leaders to support resident satisfaction and operational excellence. The schedule includes a traditional leadership workweek with flexibility for business needs, Manager on Duty hours, and on-call emergency situations.

What you'll do

• Lead daily culinary operations and participate in meal preparation and service
• plan menus around resident dietary guidelines and preferences
• monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation
• ensure sanitation, safety, and dietary compliance
• conduct food-safety audits
• oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor contracts
• manage budgets and costs
• recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate staff
• engage with residents during meals
• collaborate with the Executive Director and department heads.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of culinary services

assisted living

senior living

culinary leadership

menu planning

food safety

staff management

boynton beach fl

discovery village hagen ranch

$75,000 base

10% target bonus

on-call emergencies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid training
• career growth opportunities
• wellness-related benefits
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The schedule includes Manager on Duty hours and on-call emergency situations; direct experience in assisted living and food-safety certification are required.

About the employer

Discovery Village Hagen Ranch is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.