Culinary Director

The Crest at Lakeville, a part of Silvercrest Properties, is hiring a Culinary Director to lead daily dining operations in our senior living community. This is a full-time leadership role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

About the role

• Competitive pay: $75,000–$78,000 per year (credit for experience)
• Full-time, day shift
• Mission-driven work making a meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day
• Supportive, collaborative leadership and strong operational support
• Fast hiring process—apply today and hear back within 48 hours

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily dining operations, including resident meals, guest service, and special events
• Ensure compliance with food service regulations and maintain survey readiness
• Hire, train, coach, and develop dining team members
• Manage schedules, labor costs, payroll coordination, and departmental budgets
• Oversee inventory, ordering, forecasting, and vendor relationships
• Plan and execute menus, catering, and in-unit functions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience as a chef, cook, or in a hospitality position required
• Two years of experience as a culinary leader is preferred
• Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate and ServSafe certification preferred

Benefits

• Medical healthcare
• Dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Accident insurance
• Legal Shield
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401K (eligible to contribute after 30 days of employment)
• Nice Healthcare (virtual and in-home visits)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• LifeLock ID Theft with Norton Cyber Security
• Pet insurance